Limassol, Cyprus. A 44-year-old coach was sentenced to four years in prison after admitting a series of sexual offences involving two minors aged 16 and 17, police said on Friday. The Limassol criminal court found him guilty on multiple charges linked to online offences committed in 2025.
Court ruling and charges
The court found the defendant guilty of two counts of obtaining access to child sexual abuse material, two counts of child sexual abuse and one count of soliciting a child for sexual purposes.
The offences were committed between February and April 2025, and again in June 2025, through online platforms.
Details presented to the court
The court heard that the defendant obtained photos and videos from the two minors after asking them to send the material in exchange for money. He also sent them photos and videos of himself engaging in sexual acts.
According to the court, he proposed meeting one of the minors for sexual intercourse and offered €150 in return.
Change of plea
Although he initially denied all allegations, he changed his plea at the start of the trial after the court had already heard evidence from seven prosecution witnesses.
Following his admission of guilt, prosecutors discontinued a number of additional charges.
Sentencing
In its ruling, the court stressed the seriousness of the offences and the need for deterrent sentences in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children.
The judges noted that child sexual abuse offences continue to increase despite the severe penalties provided by law.
The court imposed concurrent prison sentences of four years for the charges relating to child sexual abuse material and three years for the sexual abuse offences.
