Suspended Prison Sentences for Welfare Officials in Stylianos Case
May 15, 2026
The District Court of Nicosia sentenced two officials from the Welfare Services to suspended prison terms for willful neglect in the case of 14-year-old Stylianos Konstantinou, who committed suicide in 2019. The first official received a 10-month prison sentence, while the second was sentenced to 8 months. Both officials failed to take adequate protective measures for Stylianos, who suffered from abuse. The court highlighted the responsibility of public officials in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The ruling emphasizes the importance of accountability in such cases.