44-year-old coach sentenced for sexual abuse of minors

On June 18, 2026, a 44-year-old sports coach in Cyprus was sentenced to four years in prison. The individual pleaded guilty to charges involving the sexual abuse of minor athletes. The court found him guilty of soliciting nude photographs from minors in exchange for money, as well as child grooming and accessing child sexual abuse material. In addition to the prison sentence, the judge issued a restraining order. This order prohibits the man from working in positions involving children or in environments where minors are present for a duration of three years following his release from prison. The legal proceedings concluded following the defendant's formal admission of guilt.