A man from East Barnet was convicted at Blackfriars Crown Court on 11th August 2015, for pretending to be a mini cab driver and raping a 31-year-old woman.
The incident took place in May 2012, when the victim tried to get home after a party at Notting Hill. She believed she was safely taking a cab home, only to wake up at an address in Uxbridge and find the driver, Ali Moaberfard (38) raping her.
The police informed that Moaberford dropped the victim at Uxbridge Station after raping her. She then made her way to a hospital.
Moaberfard was linked to the crime through DNA.
Detective Constable Vicky Stenning said, “Moaberfard targeted a vulnerable woman who thought he was taking her home. I would like to praise her bravery in coming forward and speaking with police. I would urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to speak with us so that we can bring perpetrators before the courts.”
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police also stated, “We always recommend that anyone wishing to travel by cab should ensure they use a licensed firm. All minicabs must be licensed by Transport for London and must be booked in advance. Any minicab that isn't booked by phone, email, an app or in a licensed minicab office is illegal and unsafe.”
Ali Moaberfard will be sentenced on 2nd October 2015.
