Dialogos

Limassol: 12-Year Sentence Upheld for Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old

Published January 13, 2026, 09:04
Limassol: 12-Year Sentence Upheld for Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old

The Limassol Appeal Court upheld the original 12-year prison sentence for a man convicted of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. The man had been convicted of a series of sexual offenses against the minor, committed over different periods of time. The Appeal Court dismissed the convict's appeal, ruling that the minor's testimony was credible despite minor discrepancies in her statements, which were attributed to the psychological pressure she endured. The claim that the minor was coached by family members was also rejected due to insufficient evidence. The case was deemed serious due to the position of trust held by the perpetrator towards the victim.