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A complaint filed against MP Nikos Sykas has been withdrawn by his partner just days after it was submitted, according to information from judicial sources. The complaint had been filed with the Limassol Criminal Court and concerned an alleged incident of violence that the woman said took place during a trip to Athens.
Despite the withdrawal, the Legal Service of the Republic has moved forward with procedures to lift Sykas’ parliamentary immunity. In an official post on the X platform, the Legal Service confirmed it has submitted a request to the Supreme Court, with the case scheduled to be heard on January 12, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Police sources stress that the withdrawal of the complaint does not halt the investigation. Authorities say the case is continuing as normal, noting that in incidents involving violence against women or serious criminal offenses, the state is required to proceed with the investigation regardless of the victim’s position.
Investigators from the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department are continuing to gather evidence and take statements from individuals who may be connected to the case. The complainant has already submitted medical certificates, which are currently being assessed by the competent authorities.
Police officials emphasize that withdrawing a complaint does not automatically end the process. In cases involving possible harm to a person’s physical integrity, the state has an obligation to establish the facts and determine whether criminal offenses were committed.
This approach is also grounded in Cyprus’ international obligations under the Istanbul Convention, which the Republic has ratified and which carries the force of law. The convention requires that investigations and prosecutions in cases of violence against women do not depend solely on a victim’s complaint and can continue even if that complaint is later withdrawn.
The aim, authorities note, is to protect victims from pressure, intimidation or coercion, and to acknowledge the particular vulnerability often present in cases of gender-based violence.
