Anorthosis chief quits in fraud probe

THE president of high flying Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta yesterday resigned days after being arrested by police probing embezzlement allegations raised by fellow board members.

Andreas Panteli, 48, said his resignation took “immediate effect” while he promised to return any amount of money that was found owing to Anorthosis Famagusta following an independent audit.

He also pledged in a statement to “immediately return” any cheques belonging to the club that were issued in his name or may come into his possession.