The defence in the ‘golden passports’ trial sought on Thursday to stun a prosecution witness by presenting him with a document purporting to show that former House president Demetri Syllouris had direct authorisation from ex-president Nicos Anastasiades to represent Cyprus as an investment destination in events held overseas.
The document was presented by Chris Triantafyllides, lead attorney for defendant Syllouris.
On trial at Nicosia criminal court are Syllouris and former
