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Paphos Mayor Case: Serious Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault

Published March 18, 2026, 08:12
Paphos Mayor Case: Serious Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault

The suspended Mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, faces serious charges of rape and sexual assault. According to a legal analyst, the charges relate to offenses against sexual freedom, including rape, sexual assault with penetration, and inducement into a state of intoxication. Particular weight is given to the latter charge, as it concerns the removal of the ability to consent. The case relies heavily on the testimony of the alleged victim and the 'immediate complaint', while the absence of scientific evidence does not preclude conviction if the Court is convinced of the truth of the allegations. In the event of a conviction, lengthy prison sentences are foreseen.