Man sentenced to 25 days in prison for sexually harassing a masseuse in Lefkosa north Cyprus

A court in Lefkosa north Cyprus has sentenced a man to 25 days in prison after he was found guilty of sexually harassing a masseuse at a hotel in Lefkoşa.

The case against the defendanct, Hikmet Güney, who was on trial for sexual harassment in Lefkoşa, was concluded Tuesday February 4.

Delivering the judgement, the judge stated that on January 16, at around 4:50 pm, the defendant committed sexual harassment by exposing his genitalia to a female massage therapist at the spa section of a hotel in Lefkoşa.

The judge noted that Güney was arrested at Ercan Airport at 5:45 pm on the same day while attempting to leave the country. Following the investigation, he was remanded in custody for trial and has been in detention for 20 days.

Emphasizing the increasing prevalence of sexual offenses, the judge stressed the need for deterrent sentences in the public interest. The judge also pointed out that such crimes cause lasting harm to victims and that each case should be evaluated based on its specific circumstances.

The judge stated that the defendant committed the offense in the massage parlor and admitted his guilt, claiming in his statement that he misunderstood the other party.

Considering that Güney had already been detained for 15-20 days, the court deemed a short-term prison sentence appropriate and sentenced him to 25 days in prison for sexual harassment.