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6-Year Prison Sentence for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Published March 19, 2026, 10:09
6-Year Prison Sentence for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

The Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol sentenced a defendant to 6 years in prison for possession, acquisition, and distribution of child sexual abuse material, as well as for drug possession offenses. The case involved offenses committed between 2021 and 2025. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the offenses and the need for strict punishment due to the increasing spread of child pornography and its impact on victims. The proceedings were held behind closed doors due to the sensitive nature of the case.