The court's ruling pointed to misidentification and discrepancies in the alleged victim's narrative, stating many details—including claims of being forcibly removed from a party—were not substantiated. Witness statements and lab tests indicated no conclusive evidence of coercion, leading to the men’s complete exoneration. During the trial, parts were conducted behind closed doors, reflecting the sensitivity and complexity of the case.
Israeli Men Acquitted in High-Profile Cyprus Rape Case
Israeli Men Acquitted in High-Profile Cyprus Rape Case
Court finds inconsistencies in testimony of the alleged victim amid heightened scrutiny.
Five Israeli men, accused of gang rape in Cyprus, have been acquitted of all charges after the Famagusta criminal court deemed the woman’s testimony unconvincing. The trial, which began in October 2023, centered around events allegedly occurring in September 2023, where a 20-year-old British woman claimed she was assaulted by the men. The court identified major inconsistencies in her statements, and noted her significant alcohol and drug consumption at the time.
