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Case File of Faidon Phaedonos to the Legal Service. Prosecution of Rape Case to be Decided

Published February 23, 2026, 12:05
Case File of Faidon Phaedonos to the Legal Service. Prosecution of Rape Case to be Decided

The case file regarding the rape allegation against the Mayor of Paphos, Faidon Phaedonos, is expected to be sent to the Legal Service this week. The case concerns an allegation of rape that allegedly occurred in 2014. The police have completed the investigation and submitted their recommendations, and the approval of the Legal Service is awaited for the prosecution of the case. Mr. Phaedonos has denied the charges and submitted a memorandum to the investigators, claiming he is a victim of political extermination. During his deposition, he did not answer the investigators' questions, on the advice of his lawyers. Approximately 20 people, mainly from the complainant's circle, have already testified, and an inspection has been carried out at an apartment where, according to the complaint, the crime was committed. The case is at a critical stage, and significant decisions are expected in the coming days regarding its further course.