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Woman repeatedly raped by man who gave false name on dating site

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court trial, 22‑year‑old Bajo Ziflai was found guilty of four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against a 23‑year‑old woman he met on a dating website. He had given her a false name and arranged to meet at a house where he forced her to submit to repeated sexual violence despite her clear refusal. The victim suffered PTSD and depression, and her impact statement described ongoing flashbacks and self‑harm. Ziflai, who had no prior convictions, has been in custody since the attack. Justice Eileen Creedon sentenced him to ten years' imprisonment, suspending the final year, and ordered his placement on the Sex Offenders Register. He maintains the allegations are fabricated and refuses to apologise or accept the verdict.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman repeatedly raped by man who gave false name on dating site. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• 2023-01-23 Publication

Why: He does not accept the verdicts of the jury and continues to maintain the woman made up the allegations because she was "attention seeking". CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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