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Scandal Erupts Over Sexual Harassment and Exploitation of British Workers in Ayia Napa

Published January 15, 2026, 15:14
Scandal Erupts Over Sexual Harassment and Exploitation of British Workers in Ayia Napa

A Channel 4 documentary has revealed serious practices of labor exploitation and sexual harassment of young British workers in Ayia Napa. Investigative journalist Tir Dhondy, working undercover, recorded nightclub owners demanding sexual favors for employment, with one manager offering immediate hiring in exchange for oral sex and another photographing employees' breasts. Intermediaries admitted that employers were forcing women into sexual relationships to secure work. Workers reported unacceptable living conditions, with rooms lacking basic amenities and buildings lacking security. The investigation focused on a British company selling work and accommodation packages, and the Cypriot Police are investigating the allegations.