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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Mayor Faces Serious Criminal Charges

A mayor in Paphos, Cyprus, is facing serious criminal charges. Phedon Phedonos is a suspended mayor. The Attorney General's office has told the police to start a criminal case. They will create a list of charges against him. This news was first reported by OMEGA-LIVE. A reliable source confirmed it to philenews. This is a big step in the investigation. Phedonos was removed from his job as mayor before.

The police must start a criminal case right away. The charge sheet will have four counts. The specific accusations are secret for now. However, the charges might include rape and indecent assault. Some people also think there might be charges about using a substance to harm someone. If found guilty, Phedonos could go to prison for life. This shows how serious the accusations are.

The alleged event happened around 2014. The investigation took a long time. Now, legal action is happening. This led to Phedonos being suspended. We do not know all the details about the Attorney General's decision. However, the investigation is at an important point.

Phedonos lost his job because of the serious claims. He is not in power in Paphos now. The Attorney General's order means the case will go to court. It suggests police have enough proof.

This legal case is important for Phedonos and the city. A trial for these crimes will affect Paphos. A life sentence is possible. This puts Phedonos in a difficult position. More information will come when the charges are official.

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