Bassam Al-Rawi was sentenced to two years in prison in December 2020 for the 2012 sexual assault of a woman he had picked up in downtown Halifax.
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According to Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service, his release order included strict conditions, which required him to live in Ottawa with his surety.But authorities learned in May 2022 that Al-Rawi had breached his conditions, and travelled to Montreal to meet up with his wife and young son. It’s believed they fled to Iraq.Public prosecution says Al-Rawi was taken into custody in Italy on Sept. 8, 2023.
“This case serves as a reminder that Nova Scotia will not tolerate attempts to evade justice and will pursue fugitives to ensure they are held accountable for their actions,” said Rick Woodburn, acting Director of Public Prosecutions, in a news release.
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