A private intelligence firm, formerly linked to Israeli intelligence, confirmed its involvement in an operation to target corruption in Cyprus. The investigation was prompted by a video that surfaced showing a high-ranking Cypriot official discussing investment projects.

A private spy firm founded by former members ⁠of Israeli intelligence ⁠has confirmed its involvement in ⁠a sting operation targeting state officials and private interests in Cyprus, saying it wanted to expose corruption. A senior aide to President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides resigned in January after a video posted online showed ‌him discussing investment projects in Cyprus. It also featured a businessman who suggested he had direct access to Christodoulides, and a former minister speaking.....