On June 18, 2026, the Limassol Permanent Criminal Court imposed concurrent prison sentences, the longest of which was four years, on a defendant who was a coach andsoccer team owner who, following a partial hearing—after the defendant changed his plea from not guilty to guilty during the trial— was found guilty on six counts relating to offenses of child sexual abuse, solicitation of a child for sexual purposes, and possession of child abuse material. The offenses were committed against two minors.

The case was heard before the Criminal Court in a closed-door proceeding due to the victims’ age. The defendant has a prior conviction for sexual offenses against an adult in the Netherlands.

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In its ruling, the Court noted that the defendant acted with cunning and premeditation and exploited his relationship with the minors through their favorite sport, and “instead of protecting and supporting the complainants and seeking to guide and improve them, he acted with the sole purpose of satisfying his sexual desires.”

“Such conduct, committed against minors and especially by persons in positions of trust, cannot be tolerated; what is paramount is strict punishment and deterrence. “The Court has a duty to protect children’s rights and their emotional well-being and to safeguard their healthy development,” the Court also emphasizes.

In addition to the prison sentences, the Court issued an order prohibiting the defendant, for three years following his release from prison, from:

1. Provide any services to children.

2. Be employed or work in places where children are present or frequent.

3. Reside in a location adjacent to organized facilities where children reside or frequent.

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Furthermore, he was referred to the Supervisory Authority for the entire duration of his detention at the Central Prisons, as well as for a period of three years following his release.

On behalf of the Attorney General of the Republic, the case was handled by Ms. Angela Timotheou, Attorney for the Republic.