Police in Nicosia investigate teacher for sexual abuse of a minor

On October 30, 2026, authorities in Nicosia confirmed an ongoing investigation into a case of sexual abuse of a minor involving an educator. The investigation was triggered by a formal written complaint filed by a school-aged girl. Reports indicate that the alleged incident occurred outside of regular school hours during a private tutoring session in the Nicosia district. While some sources specify the complaint relates to verbal harassment, legal experts note that under the law, all sexual offenses involving minors are categorized under the same classification of sexual abuse due to their gravity.

The accused individual is reportedly employed as a teacher in a school, raising further questions regarding his professional standing. Law enforcement officials have commenced the process of taking statements and evaluating gathered evidence. The Ministry of Education has been formally notified of the allegations and is expected to follow standard administrative procedures as the police investigation continues. At this stage, authorities remain in the information-gathering phase, and no further details regarding potential charges or specific disciplinary actions against the teacher have been released.