Man jailed for rape in Elgin

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for the rape of a teenage girl in Moray.

Rapualla Ahmadze was previously found guilty of the attack, which happened in the early hours Sunday, 4 August 2024 in Elgin.

Detective Inspector Sam Buchan said: “Rapualla Ahmadze is a predatory individual who took advantage of a vulnerable young woman for his own gratification.

“He will now face the consequences of his actions. We know this was a deeply worrying incident for many people in the local area and I hope this conviction and sentence sends a strong message that sexual violence has no place in our communities.

“Police Scotland is committed to our role to help create a society where women and girls live free from violence, abuse, exploitation and harassment. This is also reflected in our ongoing commitment to actively pursue perpetrators of violence against women and girls and ensure they are brought to justice.

“We will continue to work with our valued partners across criminal justice, and support services, to improve the opportunities and support for women to report.

“We are committed to continually improving the service we provide, to build confidence in reporting and in policing more widely. Our service must be trauma-informed, we will prioritise the needs of victims and survivors.”