Melbourne Uber driver Mohamad Yahiya sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for rape
Melbourne Uber driver Mohamad Yahiya was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for the rape of a 19-year-old woman in June 2024. County Court Judge Angela Ellis noted the victim's traumatic experience and the broader fear faced by women in rideshare situations. Yahiya will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum of four years and nine months.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 07:53 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 08:00 UTC
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