Man, 19, used victim's bank card after raping her

Florin Buti, 19, was one of three men jailed for raping a woman in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old man has been sent to prison for eight years and four months for raping a woman and committing fraud.

Florin Buti travelled to Cambridge city centre from London on 13 February 2022 with three other men.

The group saw the victim walking alone on Sidney Street and led her into a car, before driving to a secluded location outside the city where Buti and two other men raped her, a court heard.

Buti later used the victim’s bank card at a service station in the London area.

An investigation found CCTV footage showing the group’s movements prior to the offence and the moment when the woman was taken to the car and driven away.

The car was traced to an address in London where it had been sold within hours of the offence. The vehicle was seized and crucial evidence was recovered.

Justice

Buti, from London, denied fraud by false representation, but was found guilty for rape and fraud following a trial at Peterborough Crown Court last month.

He was sentenced to prison on Thursday.

In November 2022 Florin Sardaru, 27, and Carlos Sali, 19, from London were jailed for 12 years and four months and seven years and 11 months respectively after admitting the rape on the first day of their trial.

DC Katie Housham said: “Buti thought he could get away with his part in this horrific offence, but he was wrong. I’m pleased he has now faced justice.

“I would like to commend the victim in this case for the bravery she has shown throughout the investigation and court process.

“Buti and the other defendants in this case clearly went looking for a woman to attack and their predatory behaviour was clear to see on the CCTV footage.”