Former Paphos Municipality Financial Director Convicted and Dismissed
May 20, 2026
A former financial director of the Paphos Municipality was sentenced to five years in prison for eight offenses, including bribery and misuse of power. Following his conviction, the Paphos Municipality decided to dismiss him, which he contested through an appeal in the Administrative Court. The judge found that the legal opinion provided to the Municipality was sufficient and that the dismissal was justified. The former director claimed that the decision was incorrect and that he was not given the opportunity to defend himself. His arguments were rejected by the court, which established a lack of integrity in his actions.