Musab Hamdi sentenced to preventive detention for rape of 13-year-old

StuffNZ HeraldThursday 22 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Musab Hamdi has been sentenced to preventive detention after raping a 13-year-old girl in his car. The convicted rapist groomed the girl on Snapchat and drove 80km from Auckland to her home. Hamdi must prove he is no longer a community threat before being considered for release.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 22 May 2025, 1:15pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Convicted rapist coerced 13 year-old into his car and raped again (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Twice-convicted rapist Musab Hamdi given indefinite prison term for Auckland attack (opens in new tab)