Paphos hotel manager, 53, found guilty of sexually abusing two 16-year-old girls

Paphos, Cyprus. A 53-year-old hotel manager was convicted on Wednesday of sexually abusing two minors in 2023, after a court accepted the accounts given by the two victims.

Background of the case

The case involves two 16-year-old girls who were on holiday in Cyprus with the family of one of them. They stayed in a hotel unit in the tourist area of Paphos, where the accused was employed. The girls accused him of sexual harassment and reported the matter to the police.

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Court findings

Having assessed the evidence put before it, the court judged the testimonies of the two underage victims to be credible. It dismissed the arguments advanced by the defence.

Next steps

The proceedings took place behind closed doors. The next hearing is scheduled for November 18.