Aberdeen rapist jailed for attacking 14-year-old girl
A man who raped a 14 year old girl after offering her a lift home in Aberdeen has been jailed for twelve years.
Victor Popa attacked the schoolgirl after picking her up from a taxi rank on a January morning three years ago.
He was found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh, with the jury hearing evidence from CCTV, text messages and medical reports.
Popa will remain on the sex offenders register and is banned from contacting the girl.
Procurator Fiscal Faye Cook, of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said:
“Violence against women and girls has no place in our society. This was a predatory and deeply distressing attack on a child who was simply trying to get home safely.
“The evidence presented to the jury showed the careful work of police officers and prosecutors to uncover what happened and to hold Victor Popa to account.
“I want to recognise the courage shown by the young victim and her family throughout the prosecution process. Their strength has helped bring a dangerous offender to justice.
“The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service will continue to use every tool available to pursue those who target women and girls, and to protect the public from harm.”