Devon dating app rapist jailed for 20 years
Muhammad Ans, a 29-year-old man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping three women he met on dating apps. The court heard that he used his charisma to target vulnerable victims, who were later subjected to his repeated harassment.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing safety concerns regarding predatory behavior on digital dating platforms and the legal consequences for such crimes.
Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police Image caption, Muhammad Ans was found guilty of four counts of rape following a 14-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court
A serial rapist who targeted women he met on dating apps has been jailed for 20 years after being convicted of attacking three victims.
Muhammad Ans, 29, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of four counts of rape following a 14-day trial at Plymouth Crown Court. He will also serve a further three years on extended licence and has been placed on the sex offenders register for life.
The court heard Ans, who Devon and Cornwall Police said had a flat in Tavistock, met the women through Bumble, Badoo and Tinder between 2023 and 2025.
In each case, the women said they were looking for meaningful relationships and made their boundaries clear.
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