in-cyprus9 Jul 2026

Lawyer arrested for alleged sexual assault of 19-year-old inside drug squad’s office

Police arrested a lawyer after a 19-year-old woman alleged he sexually harassed her inside the Anti-Drugs Unit (YKAN) offices, during a meeting to arrange her legal representation following her arrest in a drugs case.

Philenews understands that during a YKAN operation yesterday at a residence in Moutagiaka, officers found and seized approximately 65 grams of drugs. Two people, including a 19-year-old woman, were arrested in connection with the case and taken to YKAN offices for questioning....

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