Twelve Israeli men are all RELEASED after they were accused of gang raping British woman, 19, in Ayia Napa hotel – and now SHE is being investigated for making ‘false claims’

By Paul Thompson for MailOnline

Published: 10:06 BST, 28 July 2019 | Updated: 10:16 BST, 28 July 2019

A British woman who claimed she had gang raped is now under investigation for making false allegations 12 Israeli men.

In a dramatic development police in Cyprus said the seven men held on suspicion of rape would be released today.

Lawyers for the men told Israeli media that after further questioning the 19 year old who claimed she was raped at a hotel in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, would now face arrest.

A legal source told MailOnline: ‘The woman has changed her story. Those in custody will be released and allowed to leave.’

In a dramatic development police in Cyprus said the seven men held on suspicion of rape would be released today (pictured covering their face before appearing in court)

In a dramatic development police in Cyprus said the seven men held on suspicion of rape would be released today (pictured covering their face before appearing in court)

Three of the men admitted having sex with the British woman and said it was consensual. The others all denied rape.

Five of the 12 were released without charge on Thursday when there was no DNA evidence to link them to the alleged sex attack at the Pambos Napa hotel in Ayia Napa.

The woman had claimed she agreed to sex with one of the men but was held down by others and raped in the early hours of the morning.

A medical exam showed scratches and bruises on her thighs.

Police rounded up 12 Israeli tourist, including a 15 year old and 16 year old who all denied being involved. 

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