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58-Year-Old Sentenced to Five Years for Sexually Abusing 6-Year-Old Daughter

Published February 25, 2026, 17:14
58-Year-Old Sentenced to Five Years for Sexually Abusing 6-Year-Old Daughter

A shocking crime has shaken Cyprus, with a 58-year-old man sentenced to five years in prison for the sexual abuse of his 6-year-old daughter. The case came to light when the little girl revealed the incidents to her mother, who in turn informed the helpline for dealing with domestic violence. The incidents of abuse took place on two separate occasions, in August 2024 and March 2025, at the family home. The court stressed the need for strict protection of children from all forms of sexual violence and emphasized that the defendant's behavior is unthinkable for a father. The decision was based on the law on the prevention and combating of sexual abuse of children. The defendant admitted to the charges against him.