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Turning Back Time? Investigation into a 2014 Alleged Rape Case Resurfaces

Published February 19, 2026, 09:22
Turning Back Time? Investigation into a 2014 Alleged Rape Case Resurfaces

An investigation into an alleged rape case from 2014, involving a former Mayor of Paphos, has resurfaced with the recent questioning of the Mayor. The investigation, lasting over two hours, followed a public complaint made by businessman Theodoros Aristodimou. The central question is why the case is being investigated now, after so many years, and not when it was initially reported. The author emphasizes that information about the case was available and could have been evaluated earlier. The delay in assessing the case is not considered a simple oversight, but a possible decision to 'bury' the matter. Even if there was insufficient evidence or legal obstacles, the lack of transparency and the absence of official information raise suspicions of a cover-up. Furthermore, the author expresses disappointment that the Police and the Legal Service now appear as the sole judges of the case's credibility, while showing no interest for years. The activation of the authorities after the case's publication on social media undermines public trust in institutions. Finally, the author stresses the need to investigate both the alleged rape case and the state's inaction. Investigating the inaction is essential to ensure that the institutions did not simply 'delay' reacting, but did not attempt to cover up the case. Turning back time should not only concern the investigation of those involved, but also the clarification of responsibilities for the delay in the investigation.