Mustafa Ogur used crude messages and manipulation before launching a horrific attack in Herefordshire

A sexual predator who used Google Translate to target women with crude propositions has been jailed for 16 years after launching a horrifying attack in Herefordshire. Mustafa Ogur, 41, used technology as a twisted tool of manipulation, sending his victims disturbing messages like “I want to make love to you” before carrying out a brutal assault.

Worcester Crown Court heard how Ogur, a Turkish national living in the UK, preyed on vulnerable women by translating explicit sexual advances into English. His approach may have seemed clumsy — even absurd — but the consequences were devastating.

In one horrific incident, Ogur pursued a woman through the streets of Herefordshire, relentlessly stalking her until he forced himself upon her in a vile late-night assault. His attempts to manipulate language were soon matched by efforts to alter his own identity, as he tried to evade justice by changing his appearance.

But technology, which he once used to ensnare, turned against him. CCTV footage captured Ogur trailing multiple women. Investigators later raided his home, uncovering evidence that he had deliberately tried to destroy material linking him to the crime. His arrest marked the end of a sinister chapter for his victims — and the beginning of a long sentence for Ogur.

Detective Inspector Emma Johnson of West Mercia Police said:

“Ogur was a calculating predator who exploited technology to approach women with the intent to harm. His crude advances may have seemed pathetic, but his intentions were violent and deeply disturbing. Thanks to brave victim testimony and tireless investigative work, he is finally where he belongs.”

The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, gave a powerful statement in court describing the emotional trauma she continues to endure. Her words painted a stark picture of Ogur’s obsessive pursuit and the mental scars left in his wake.

The court also heard that Ogur made multiple attempts to confuse investigators, including deleting apps and modifying his appearance after the attack. However, a combination of forensic evidence, mobile data, and video footage ultimately brought the case to a close.

Ogur was convicted of rape and sentenced to 16 years in prison, with an additional five years to be served on licence. The judge condemned his actions as “premeditated, degrading, and cowardly,” adding that Ogur posed a “significant danger to women.”

Outside court, local women’s advocacy groups welcomed the sentence, hailing it as a strong signal that the justice system will pursue and punish those who use manipulation and coercion to perpetrate violence.

Sarah Linton from Herefordshire Women’s Aid said:

“This is a chilling case, but one that shows predators will be found out — even when they hide behind screens and translation apps. Survivors need to know that their voices matter. Today, justice was done.”

The case is a grim reminder of how technology, often seen as a force for connection, can also be warped into a tool for abuse. But for Ogur’s victim, the outcome delivers a measure of relief — and the knowledge that her abuser is now caged behind the very walls he tried so hard to avoid.