‘UNSPEAKABLE ACTIONS’: Taxi driver sentenced for rape and sexual assault in Wigan
A taxi driver has been sentenced to prison for the rape and sexual assault of a female passenger in Wigan. Dediki Mosi, 37, received the sentence at Manchester Crown Court on 30 August 2024, following his conviction on multiple charges.
The incident occurred on 19 September 2020, when the 29-year-old victim had been out for drinks and a meal with friends in Wigan. After leaving her friend's house later that night, a taxi was ordered to take her home. Mosi, who was driving the taxi, sexually assaulted and raped the woman during the journey.
Mosi was arrested in October 2020, shortly after the victim reported the assault. When questioned by detectives, Mosi denied the allegations, claiming he had no memory of the event and noting that his car’s dashcam, which could have provided evidence, was not operational on the night in question.
Mosi was formally charged with rape in March 2022. His conviction and subsequent sentencing highlight the seriousness of his crimes, with the court recognising the impact on the victim.
Detective Constable Sally-Anne Skellern of GMP’s Wigan District, said: “Mosi spotted his victim and took advantage of her, she was alone after going out for drinks with her friends and just needed someone to get her home safely.
“Mosi should have been the person who got her home safely, instead he raped her in his taxi.
“Our thoughts are with the victim as she tries to move forward with her life after this ordeal.
“We’d like to commend her bravery and persistence in assisting us with our case of the last 4 years to get Mosi behind bars.
“Mosi is a sexual predator and his monstrous actions saw him prey on a vulnerable young woman, it is unspeakable and I’m glad he is behind bars and the streets are a safer place for women without him.
“We want all members of our community, especially women and girls, to feel they are safe when going about their daily lives in Greater Manchester and we are working with partners across Greater Manchester to better achieve this.”
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