FLORIN BUTI SENTENCED IN CAMBRIDGE FOR RAPE AND FRAUD INVOLVING LONDON CONNECTIONS

A 19-year-old man named Florin Buti has been handed a prison sentence of eight years and four months following his conviction for involvement in a serious criminal offense. The case unfolded in the city of Cambridge, where the court heard detailed accounts of Buti’s actions on the night of 13 February 2022.

According to court proceedings, Buti traveled from London to Cambridge city center accompanied by three other men. During their time in Cambridge, they observed a woman walking alone along Sidney Street. The group then approached her and persuaded her to enter a vehicle, which marked the beginning of a series of criminal acts. The vehicle was driven to a remote location outside the city, where Buti and two other men committed a sexual assault against the woman, an act that was confirmed during the trial.

Further investigations revealed that Buti also engaged in financial fraud using the victim’s bank card. The authorities traced the card’s usage to a service station in the London area, where the card was used after the assault. Law enforcement officials utilized CCTV footage to track the movements of the suspects before and after the incident, which solidified their involvement in the crime.

The vehicle used in the commission of the offense was linked back to an address in London. It was sold within hours of the crime, raising suspicions and prompting further investigation. The police managed to seize the vehicle and recover critical evidence that contributed to the case against Buti.

During the trial, Buti denied the fraud charges, claiming he was innocent of false representation. However, the court found him guilty of both rape and fraud, and he was sentenced last Thursday at Peterborough Crown Court. His conviction is part of a broader pattern of criminal activity involving other individuals from London, including Florin Sardaru, aged 27, and Carlos Sali, aged 19. Sardaru and Sali had previously been sentenced to 12 years and four months, and seven years and eleven months respectively, after admitting their roles in a similar rape case.

Law enforcement officials expressed their satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that justice had been served. Detective Katie Housham commented, “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.” She also praised the bravery of the victim and highlighted the importance of the CCTV footage, which played a crucial role in establishing the group’s predatory behavior and securing the convictions.