An Uber driver is accused of raping a drunk passenger behind his automobile, in accordance with officers.
Hermann Ngoufack Jiokeng, 39, was arraigned on one rely of rape in South Boston courtroom on Monday.
The Uber driver who lives in Brighton allegedly raped an intoxicated lady who had been out at a restaurant/bar in Southie on Saturday evening.
“The original incident occurred at about 11:45 PM, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when the victim took a ride share from a location in South Boston to her residence,” Boston Police wrote. “During the ride, the suspect, who was the ride share driver, sexually assaulted the victim.”
Jiokeng was held with out bail, pending a dangerousness listening to this Friday. Dangerousness hearings occur when prosecutors search pretrial detention or launch on circumstances for a felony offense that includes “the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force” towards somebody.
A protecting order has been filed by Suffolk DA prosecutors, resulting in restricted particulars in regards to the incident at the moment.
A Boston Police spokesperson mentioned the division can’t launch this incident’s report as a result of it’s a sexual assault report, and it’s statutorily exempt from the general public information regulation.
The Boston Police Division over time has investigated many ride-share drivers who have been accused of raping passengers.
BPD mentioned it’s actively reviewing the info and circumstances surrounding this incident. Police are urging anybody with data to contact the Sexual Assault Unit at 617-343-4400.
Individuals who wish to present data anonymously can contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or textual content the phrase “TIP” to CRIME (27463).
Images and movies associated to the investigation can be submitted anonymously by way of CrimeStoppers.
