The Bishop of Tamassos and Orinis, Isaias gave a lengthy deposition on Friday to the Police’s Economic Crime Investigation Office regarding an alleged scandal at the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk in Fterikoudi.
The bishop’s deposition solely focused on financial matters, and according to information from Philenews, it mentioned the sum of 800,000 euros found in the monastery.
Additionally, he reserved the right to provide further details on certain points and may revisit the matter.
At the heart of the alleged scandal is the discovery of a safe containing €800,000 and properties in Piraeus and Limassol, which are believed to be owned by two members of the monastery.
Authorities are probing whether these funds were derived from the donations of the faithful.
Two monks allegedly implicated in the financial fraud were also captured on camera engaging in sexual acts.
The cameras were reportedly set up by the monks themselves, to monitor individuals entering and exiting an office within the monastery and a room used as a bedroom.
The two monks who are suspects in the case, visited the Lakatamia Police Station at midnight yesterday to file a complaint regarding the recent developments made public in the last 24 hours.
However, the Police informed them that the case is under investigation, and they are expected to be called in for questioning by the authorities.
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