A bogus taxi driver from Gravesend who lured a woman into his car before raping...

Published: 11:59 am April 1, 2020
Updated: 11:49 pm March 7, 2026
Bogus taxi driver jailed for Maidstone rape – UKNIP

A bogus taxi driver from Gravesend who lured a woman into his car before raping her in her own home has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

Idris Ibra was jailed at Woolwich Crown Court after he admitted targeting the victim as she was making her way home following a night out in Maidstone. The victim had booked a taxi from Maidstone town centre, during the early hours of 28 July 2019. As she was waiting for the car, Ibra appeared and made her believe he was her driver. He led her to his vehicle and after taking her home, followed the victim inside and raped her.

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