Suspended Mayor of Paphos Phaidon Phaidonos issues statement regarding rape trial

Phaidon Phaidonos, the suspended Mayor of Paphos, has publicly claimed he is the target of a coordinated and relentless campaign aimed at his political and moral destruction. He alleges that this campaign began on January 21, 2026, driven by individuals he previously exposed for alleged scandals and financial misconduct. The Mayor is currently facing criminal proceedings, specifically a rape case that has been referred to the Criminal Court. The legal proceedings were initially filed at the Limassol District Court for April 2, but were subsequently withdrawn and re-filed in Paphos, where a hearing took place. Phaidonos attended the latest court session and expressed his intention to address every allegation and media report individually. He emphasized that his current priority is the criminal case, while noting that he often learned of developments in his case from media reports before receiving formal notification. He thanked his family for their support throughout this process and called for transparency in the publication of court details.