Limassol, Cyprus. A 51-year-old man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years for multiple sexual offences against his stepdaughter, the Limassol criminal court ruled on Tuesday. The court also imposed a six-year supervision order to take effect after his release.
Court ruling and orders
The court issued concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years and ordered six years of supervision following the defendant’s release.
Charges and admissions
The defendant, originally from Greece, initially denied the charges but later admitted the offences during proceedings. He faced dozens of charges relating to sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a child, as well as common assault and threats.
Timeline and reported incidents
The offences were found to have taken place between 2007 and 2016, starting when the victim was 12 years old and continuing until she reached adulthood. The court also referenced further incidents related to events reported in 2025, shortly before a formal complaint was submitted to authorities.
Investigation and allegations
According to the case file, the abuse occurred within the family home over an extended period. The court heard that the disclosure followed a domestic dispute in which the defendant allegedly pushed the victim during an argument, after which she reported the abuse to authorities, prompting an investigation and charges.
Additional claim
It was reported that the defendant had, at one stage, asked the victim to install a camera in her bedroom, a claim confirmed during the investigation.
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