Authorities in Cyprus have started a domestic violence investigation again. This is for Phedon Phedonos, the Mayor of Paphos. He is currently suspended from his job. New medical papers have appeared. This is happening as Phedonos will soon be formally accused in another big case. That case involves claims of rape and sexual abuse. The mayor is under a lot of legal attention.
The domestic violence inquiry started again because of medical records. These papers show treatment for Phedonos’s wife, Louiza Andreou. She went to a hospital in Nicosia in 2017. News website Reporter Cyprus published these papers. Then, the police took them. They have a court order to do this. Police officers collected the papers from the news office. They are checking if the papers are real. These papers could be important proof for the reopened case.
The medical records are from March and May 2017. They show visits to the hospital for emergencies. They also show visits for bone problems. One paper reportedly says "beating by husband" was the reason for the visit. Another paper apparently mentions a diagnosis of "reported beating." It also lists injuries to the head and leg. These papers are very important. They could help look again at old claims from about seven years ago.
This domestic violence case is starting again. It is happening while Phedonos is about to be accused in another crime. The Legal Service believes there is enough proof. They will charge him with rape and sexual abuse. This decision came after looking at what people said and other evidence. The police think there is enough to start a case. He will be formally accused soon.
These two investigations are very serious for the mayor. The domestic violence case might move forward now. The other case means he will face charges for rape and sexual abuse. This case also reminds people of earlier claims against Phedonos. However, how these claims connect to the current investigations is not yet clear.