British Airways pilot drove hundreds of miles in his Mercedes to rape schoolgirl
A British Airways pilot, Kwame Yeboah, has been convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl after grooming her online. The court heard that Yeboah traveled from the south of England to Merseyside to meet the victim, whom he had initially contacted via Omegle.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing dangers of online grooming and the vulnerability of minors on social platforms.
News Adam Everett Crown Court Reporter 13:25, 24 Jun 2026 Updated 13:29, 24 Jun 2026 View Image Kwame Yeboah, of Drake Way in Reading, aged 30 (Image: Merseyside Police)
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