Nikephoros and Michael, sons of Euthymios, were accused, along with other relatives, of leading a plot to rise in rebellion against Konstantinos IX. Nikephoros was condemned and banished without proper investigation and his property was confiscated, although charges against Michael and the other accused were dismissed. Nikephoros had met Lazaros of Galesion while serving as krites of Thrakesion and when banished by the emperor he sent word to him to pray for a pardon. Soon, as Lazaros predicted, he was recalled by Konstantinos. He sent Lazaros three pounds of nomismata with a copy of the letter announcing his recall