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The Cyprus Tax Department is moving forward with plans to issue indictments against all football clubs in the country that have outstanding debts to the state, regardless of the size of the amounts owed. This action is part of the department’s broader effort to tackle financial irregularities within the sport and ensure that clubs meet their tax obligations.
According to a source from the Cyprus News Agency, the department is preparing indictments not only for clubs that owe significant sums but also for those with smaller debts. As a result, the number of clubs facing legal action has increased considerably. The Tax Department’s intention is clear: it aims to hold all clubs accountable for their financial obligations.
Once the indictments are fully prepared, they will be forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office, which will then decide on the next steps in the legal process. This move signals a tough stance by the authorities to ensure that no club is exempt from paying its dues, irrespective of its financial standing.
The investigation is likely to have wide-reaching consequences for the football community in Cyprus, potentially affecting a number of clubs, their financial operations, and their future participation in national and international competitions. The tax issue has been a long-standing concern for Cyprus' football clubs, many of which have faced financial difficulties, and this legal action may be part of a broader strategy to bring financial discipline to the sport.
As the process unfolds, it remains to be seen how the legal system will handle the cases, and whether this will lead to broader reforms within Cyprus' football sector. In the meantime, clubs are left to navigate the increasingly complex relationship between their financial management and the law.
