A 51-year-old man was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of up to 18 years for multiple sexual offences committed against his stepdaughter over a prolonged period on Tuesday by the Limassol criminal court.

The court also issued a six-year supervision order to take effect after his release.

The defendant, originally from Greece, had initially denied the charges but later admitted to the offences during proceedings.

He faced dozens of charges relating to sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a child, as well as common assault and threats.

The offences were found to have taken place between 2007 and 2016, beginning when the victim was 12-years-old and continuing until she reached adulthood.

Further incidents were also referenced in relation to events reported in 2025, shortly before a formal complaint was submitted to authorities.

According to the case file, the abuse occurred within the family home over an extended period.

The court heard that the disclosure followed a domestic dispute in which the defendant allegedly pushed the victim during an argument.

Following this incident, the victim reported the abuse to authorities, leading to the criminal investigation and subsequent charges.

It was also reported that the defendant had, at one stage, asked the victim to install a camera in her bedroom, a claim confirmed during the investigation.