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Paphos court convicts two in separate sexual abuse and rape cases, one involving minor

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-10

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• What happened: The Paphos court convicted two men in separate sexual abuse and rape cases, including one involving a minor, with sentences pending for one of the offenders. • Why it matters: These convictions highlight ongoing issues of sexual violence in Cyprus, prompting public concern and legal actions, including an appeal by the Attorney General regarding the severity of one sentence. • What to watch next: The sentencing for the 46-year-old man convicted of rape is scheduled for July 21, and the outcome of the Attorney General's appeal may influence future sentencing in similar cases.

Local CrimePaphossexual abuseTop News Paphos court convicts two in separate sexual abuse and rape cases, one involving minor Paphos Court Convicts Two In Separate Sexual Abuse And Rape Cases, One Involving Minor Relevant News Paphos court convicts two in separate sexual abuse and rape cases, one involving minor 10 July 2026 Livewire launches in Nicosia with 22-artist show Specular Drift 10 July 2026 “What are you waiting for?” Citizens accuse Nicosia police of failing to act on serial cat shootings 10 July 2026 Dora Christodoulou 10 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Paphos Criminal Court has handed down convictions in two separate sexual offence cases, one involving the abuse of a minor and the other the rape of a woman. In the first case, a 45-year-old man from Paphos was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing the 14-year-old daughter of the woman he lived with. The man confessed to the offence after his arrest. Following the court’s decision, the Attorney General has filed an appeal against the severity of the sentence. In the second case, a 46-year-old man was convicted following a trial at Paphos Criminal Court over the rape of a 63-year-old woman. His sentencing is due to be announced on July 21. He remains in custody in the meantime, by order of the court. The trial was held behind closed doors to protect the complainant. According to her complaint, she had called the man to her home in 2023 for repair work in his professional capacity. She said he forced himself on her sexually, against her will. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Livewire launches in Nicosia with 22-artist show Specular Drift “What are you waiting for?” Citizens accuse Nicosia police of failing to act on serial cat shootings Things to do on Friday, July 10 High temperatures expected across Germany Fourth running of the bulls of Sanfermines 2026 in Pamplona Former minister Pamborides to be in the running for 2028 presidential elections Passenger injured as Ryanair cabin window breaks mid-flight, plane returns to Thessaloniki Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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