Hotel manager convicted of sexually abusing two minors in Paphos

On November 3, 2026, the Criminal Court in Paphos, Cyprus, convicted a hotel manager for the sexual abuse of two 16-year-old British girls. The incident occurred in July 2023, while the victims were vacationing at a hotel in the Paphos area where the perpetrator was employed.

Following the incident, the victims reported the abuse to their families, leading to a formal complaint to the police and a subsequent criminal investigation. The trial, led by Senior Public Prosecutor Xenia Xenophontos, was held behind closed doors to protect the identity and privacy of the minors involved in the case.

The court has scheduled the hearing for mitigation of the sentence for November 18, 2026. The final sentencing will follow the completion of these proceedings. The defendant, who was 50 years old at the time of the offense, remains in custody awaiting the final court decision.