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Taxi driver jailed for sex assault on teen passenger

Summary

Badruzzaman Masum, a 47-year-old taxi driver from Swords, Co Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for the sexual assault of an 18-year-old passenger. Masum pleaded guilty to the charge, which relates to an incident on November 27, 2024. Prosecution evidence presented by Garda Ciara Ryan alleged that Masum touched the victim's thigh, made crude sexual comments, and roughly groped her breast as she exited the vehicle. The victim had ordered the taxi via an app, and Masum was identified through CCTV and app analysis. Although Masum made no admissions during his interview, he has expressed remorse and has not worked as a taxi driver since entering his plea. Judge Patricia Ryan noted the significant breach of trust and the victim's young age as aggravating factors, while acknowledging Masum's lack of previous convictions. The court imposed a two-year custodial sentence. Additionally, Masum was ordered to be placed on the sex offender's register. The matter was finalised with this sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Taxi driver jailed for sex assault on teen passenger. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the then 18-year-old on November 27, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 27, 2024 Incident
• 2025-03-11 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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