Dartford man sentenced to 32 years for murder and robbery
Construction worker jailed for killing customer over dispute
A construction worker was sentenced to 32 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering and robbing a customer in Dartford.
Dorin Ciorba, 29, was convicted on 12th February 2026, and sentenced on 19th March 2026 at Maidstone Crown Court for the murder of Osaretin Oronsaye.
The incident occurred following a dispute over owed money, and Mr Oronsaye was found dead at his home in Dunlop Close on 5th July 2025.
CCTV and Arrest
Police reviewed CCTV footage that showed Ciorba arriving at Dartford's train station before cycling to Mr Oronsaye’s home.
He was seen entering Mr Oronsaye's home and leaving shortly after in different clothes. He boarded a train back to London and then used Mr Oronsaye’s bank cards for several transactions.
Ciorba was arrested at his home in Longbridge Road, Barking, on 17th July 2025.
Officers discovered the victim’s bank cards, car keys, and paperwork related to a small claims dispute between Ciorba and Mr Oronsaye. The documents had been served the evening before the murder.
Victim’s Family
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Kimber, the investigating officer on the case, expressed that he hopes the sentence offers Mr Oronsaye’s family and friends some comfort.
He described the murder by Ciorba as senseless and noted that despite Ciorba's attempts to cover up the crime, justice was served.
Ciorba will be deported after completing his sentence.