Cyprus Times

Man's Appeal Rejected in Horrific Child Sexual Abuse Case

Published January 22, 2026, 07:10
Man's Appeal Rejected in Horrific Child Sexual Abuse Case

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal of a man convicted of sexually abusing a minor, upholding the original prison sentence. The man had been sentenced to 10 and 12 years in prison for a series of serious sexual offenses committed against a child under the age of 13 while working as a barber and the minor was his apprentice. The abuse involved sexual acts perpetrated by a woman with intellectual disabilities, whom the man forced the child to endure. Additionally, the man was charged and convicted of producing and distributing child pornography, as well as subjecting the child to viewing pornographic material. The court recorded that the abuse was ongoing, starting in 2017 and continuing until 2019. The man attempted to reduce his sentence by claiming he had a limited role and cooperated with the police, but the Court of Appeal rejected these claims, finding his involvement central to the abuse. The case is described as unprecedented due to the nature of the crimes and the involvement of a woman with intellectual disabilities. The Court of Appeal's decision sends a strong message against the sexual abuse of minors and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.