44-year-old man sentenced to eight years for rape in Paphos

On July 21, 2026, the Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos sentenced a 44-year-old man to eight years in prison for the rape of a 63-year-old woman. The crime occurred on March 21, 2023, in the Paphos district. Investigations were led by the Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the case was submitted for trial on March 27, 2023. According to court records, the perpetrator was a tradesman who performed repairs at the victim's home. He reportedly consumed alcohol before attacking the woman, ignoring her physical vulnerability and her pleas to stop. The defendant was found guilty after the court reviewed evidence collected by the police. No other parties were mentioned in relation to the legal proceedings.