New procedural developments have emerged in a case involving the Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, following allegations made public by businessman Theodoros Aristodimou. According to media reports, police have now received a lengthy statement from a person described as a victim, prompting the examination of a second complaint against the mayor.
Background to the case
The case was first brought to public attention by businessman Theodoros Aristodimou and concerns allegations involving the Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos. The matter is under investigation by the competent authorities.
Statement given to police
According to information reported by omegalive.com.cy, following the statement given by Mr Aristodimou to the Criminal Investigation Department at Police Headquarters, the person described as the alleged victim in the case also appeared before investigators.
Nature and duration of the deposition
The same information indicates that the alleged victim’s statement lasted approximately five hours. The deposition reportedly concerns serious allegations of rape, with the Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, described as the alleged perpetrator.
Scope of police investigations
In light of the new information, police are now examining a second complaint against the mayor. This is in addition to an ex officio investigation already under way, which concerns an allegation of the alleged assault of his spouse.
Source: omegalive.com.cy