Every time a “bomb explodes” in our hands, a discussion begins in the public sphere about what happened and what did not.
This concerns the perennial pathologies of a free-for-all.
As it became known, a Ukrainian woman made fifteen trips to Cyprus with suitcases full of money in the last seven months. She transferred millions of euros, “aroused suspicions,” as it is said, and was under surveillance. If so, how did they miss the… robbery?
And if the incident with the two individuals who snatched the bag full of money hadn’t occurred, and the complaint made by the Ukrainian woman for obvious reasons, would they have proceeded to arrest her?
And how was so much money being brought into the country? This case, as has been mentioned in connection with others, is not unique; there are more. Apparently, some have seen the… golden opportunity as an easy-to-use laundering machine.
Thus, the specific case, which is under investigation, is part of a scheme that various individuals—often separately—have been implementing by moving “suspicious money” with Cyprus serving as the base.
All this obviously has been going on for years, and yet some see conspiracies against Cyprus. And it’s always others and various “enemies” who are blamed. Our country may be an easy target, but obviously, sometimes it gives reason for suspicion. It’s clear that these are perennial pathologies related to corruption and conflict of interest.
A segment of the system, operating in the political, party, and economic establishment, has learned to navigate these money paths as it’s considered easy profit. That’s why every effort to combat it faces various “pushbacks.” Obviously, some are comfortable with the perpetuation of these phenomena. Conflict of interest and corruption have “reigned” over this place for a long time, becoming a “tradition,” and various recycled individuals favour their preservation.
It’s clear that all this can only be resolved with the strictest, most systematic control. It’s evident that the issue is resolved… by “cutting off heads!”
What can be done, then, is obvious. But clearly, the state must also fight for the obvious. Two moves by the government to investigate and tighten controls, including the application or violation of sanctions against Russia, faced reactions. Even “anti-imperialist” rhetorics were voiced.
It’s clear that every effort encounters resistance, with reactions aimed at deterrence. Some are comfortable with stagnant waters.
The question is whether everyone wants to clear the country’s name or not. Society wants to, but the establishment obviously does not. Those organised interests, operating against the many, have a proprietary view of “entitlements” that do not belong to them. It’s clear that entrenched establishments and micropolitical approaches, insist on maintaining the status quo. And the reasons are obvious and related to easy money.
Exiting any quagmire is linked to the implementation of structural changes. Inactivity suits some. For example, the Advisory Council, despite its initial weaknesses, was not warmly received by everyone. Primarily by those who have been building careers by being appointed and recycled, but also by appointing “their own.” Therefore, the big bet is the implementation of structural and other changes.
There’s certainly no assurance whether structural changes can be made. It’s not easy at all. The system of any power, any establishment, is fighting a survival battle, and its survival goes through maintaining the status quo. These are the ones who led the country to bankruptcy and then… no harm, no foul.
That’s why they resist any change.
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