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

The Paphos Permanent Assize Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to eight years in prison for rape. The crime occurred in the Paphos district on March 21, 2023, with a woman as the victim. Following a complaint, the Paphos Police Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) conducted a formal investigation into the incident. The case was filed for trial on March 27, 2023, shortly after the investigation concluded. The court reached its guilty verdict after reviewing evidence presented by the prosecution. The defendant remains in custody following the announcement of the sentencing on July 21, 2026. No other details regarding the parties involved were disclosed in the reports.