A football official from a lower-division team has been arrested and remanded in custody following serious allegations of sexually exploiting underage footballers. According to police, the suspect allegedly contacted several minors through social media platforms, requesting nude photographs in exchange for money and other favours. The case is being treated with utmost sensitivity due to the nature of the accusations and the involvement of minors. The 16-year-old victim who first reported the incident claimed that the official made inappropriate and sexually suggestive advances online. Investigators believe similar approaches may have been made to other young players. The suspect appeared before a closed-door court hearing, where an eight-day remand was ordered to allow further investigation. The charges under examination include possession and access to child sexual abuse material, sexual abuse of a minor, grooming for sexual purposes, and conspiracy to obstruct justice and influence witnesses. The alleged offences are believed to have taken place over the past two years. Police are continuing their investigation to identify the full extent of the official’s actions, including how many minors may have been approached. Post navigation Cyprus Football Weekly Round-Up -18th June 2025 Peyia 2014: Football’s Wildest Soap Opera
A football official from a lower-division team has been arrested and remanded in custody following serious allegations of sexually exploiting underage footballers. According to police, the suspect allegedly contacted several minors through social media platforms, requesting nude photographs in exchange for money and other favours. The case is being treated with utmost sensitivity due to the nature of the accusations and the involvement of minors. The 16-year-old victim who first reported the incident claimed that the official made inappropriate and sexually suggestive advances online. Investigators believe similar approaches may have been made to other young players. The suspect appeared before a closed-door court hearing, where an eight-day remand was ordered to allow further investigation. The charges under examination include possession and access to child sexual abuse material, sexual abuse of a minor, grooming for sexual purposes, and conspiracy to obstruct justice and influence witnesses. The alleged offences are believed to have taken place over the past two years. Police are continuing their investigation to identify the full extent of the official’s actions, including how many minors may have been approached.