Philenews

He raped her while she was intoxicated – She woke up naked in an unknown apartment – The convicted man asked for a refund for the 9 years of imprisonment imposed on him

Published March 12, 2026, 14:10
He raped her while she was intoxicated – She woke up naked in an unknown apartment – The convicted man asked for a refund for the 9 years of imprisonment imposed on him

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of a convicted rapist and upheld the nine-year prison sentence imposed on him by the Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol, ruling that it was not excessive. The convicted man argued that the sentence was excessive and that mitigating factors were not adequately considered. According to the facts, the complainant consumed a large amount of alcohol and was in a state of severe intoxication, unable to walk or communicate. The accused drove her to his apartment, where she lost consciousness and found herself in his bed. He removed her clothes and proceeded to have sexual intercourse with her. The woman did not remember how she ended up in the apartment and woke up naked, with the accused on top of her. The Court of Appeal noted that, although no physical violence was used, the complainant's state of intoxication rendered her unable to perceive what was happening or give consent. The accused took advantage of her vulnerability. The Court of Appeal emphasized that sexual offenses are serious and require strict penalties. The dismissal of the appeal highlights the importance of protecting victims and severely punishing perpetrators. The case highlights the need for awareness and prevention of such crimes.