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Student who drugged and raped 10 women jailed for at least 24 years

Student who drugged and raped 10 women jailed for at least 24 years

Summary

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, was sentenced to at least 24 years in prison in the UK for drugging and raping 10 women, with attacks occurring in both London and China. Police suspect there may be more victims and have urged others to come forward. Zou committed additional crimes, including voyeurism and drug possession, and filmed many of the assaults.

Key Facts

  • Zhenhao Zou drugged and raped 10 women between September 2019 and May 2023.
  • Zou was sentenced to life with a minimum of 24 years in prison by Inner London Crown Court.
  • Three victims have been identified so far, while 24 more women have come forward since the trial began.
  • Zou was convicted of 11 counts of rape, voyeurism, possessing extreme images, and drug-related offenses.
  • During the trial, disturbing videos of the rapes were shown in court.
  • Zou kept a "trophy box" containing items belonging to his victims.
  • The prosecutor described Zou as a "prolific predator" with no understanding of consent.
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