The former director of the Pattihio Municipal Theatre of Limassol, who is accused of misusing a sum of money of 234.550 euros.
The 61-year-old accused appeared before the Limassol Criminal Court today, answering a non-admission to charges of theft from a company official, fraud and money laundering.
The Court of Cassation set a new hearing date of June 16, while the accused remains at liberty with restrictions.
The case was reported to the police on December 30, 2021, by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the theatre and Mayor of Limassol, Nikos Nicolaides, after the completion of an audit by an independent auditing firm, which found a deficit of 234.550 euros in the period 2017-2020.
Earlier, in April 2021, the technical director expressed some concerns about the company's finances, while the next day, the 61-year-old allegedly admitted that he withheld 10,700 euros, citing financial difficulties and personal circumstances. He assured that he would return the money, and in May 2021 he submitted his resignation, which was accepted. The 61-year-old returned a sum of 3,000 euros, stating that he would return the remaining amount at a later stage.
As established by the audit, the sum of 234,550 euros related to receipts for entertainment tax and money to be paid to show producers, for which the accused allegedly had full control.
Source: CNA
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