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Appeal court increases prison sentence to ten years for child sexual abuse case.

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The Court of Appeal has increased a prison sentence for a defendant convicted of child sexual abuse from seven years to ten years.
The decision, made on June 30, 2026, applies to 48 charges related to the case.
The Attorney General's appeal argued that the original sentence was insufficient.
The defendant is also prohibited from living and working near children as part of the ruling.
The announcement was reported by multiple outlets on July 2, 2026.

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On June 30, 2026, a court of appeal in Cyprus increased the prison sentence of a convicted individual for child sexual abuse from seven years to ten years for each of the 48 charges against them. The appeal was initiated by the attorney general, who argued that the original sentence was insufficient given the gravity of the offenses.

The decision to raise the sentence was announced on July 2, 2026, highlighting the court's adherence to addressing the serious nature of the crimes involved. In addition to the extended prison term, the court's ruling also includes restrictions to prevent the convicted individual from living or working near children. This further emphasizes measures aimed at protecting vulnerable populations in the community.

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