Brisbane rideshare driver accused of raping passenger and stalking more women

Police allege 29-year-old man stalked passengers on social media and at their homes between 2020 and 2025 A ride-share driver has been accused of raping a one-time passenger and stalking several others, as police urge more potential victims to come forward. Police raided the man’s home in Brisbane’s northwest on 17 November, seizing mobile phones and a laptop. The 29-year-old is alleged to have picked up women whom he later stalked on social media and at their homes between 2020 and 2025. Police allege in mid-2025, a 27-year-old woman used a white Mercedes-Benz A45 ride-share to return home. The driver later connected with her on social media, and a short-term relationship between the pair developed shortly afterwards. On 20 July, the man is alleged to have gone to the woman’s house unannounced and sexually assaulted her. On 17 August, the man allegedly turned up at the woman’s house again and threatened her, but left due to other people being there. Earlier, on 1 November 2024, it is alleged a 21-year-old woman used the same ride-share car to return home. Police allege the same driver exchanged social media account details with the woman before sending her multiple messages and th

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