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Afghan Migrant Pleads Guilty to Kidnap and Rape

3/13/2026

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Najeebullah Arab, a 39-year-old Afghan migrant, pleaded guilty to kidnap, rape, and two counts of sexual assault at Oxford Crown Court.
Arab assaulted a woman in her late 20s on January 21, 2023, and raped a teenager six days later in Grove, England.
He was arrested on January 30, 2023, and charged on February 1, 2023.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart May commended the victims for their bravery and reaffirmed the police's dedication to tackling sexual offenses.
Arab's sentencing is currently pending.

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Story summary

Najeebullah Arab, a 39-year-old Afghan migrant, pleaded guilty to kidnap, rape, and two counts of sexual assault at Oxford Crown Court.
Arab assaulted a woman in her late 20s on January 21, 2023, and raped a teenager six days later in Grove, England.
He was arrested on January 30, 2023, and charged on February 1, 2023.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart May commended the victims for their bravery and reaffirmed the police's dedication to tackling sexual offenses.
Arab's sentencing is currently pending.