By Emeka Blast 
Man who Drugged and Raped 10 Women Faces ‘Very Long’ Prison Sentence
Here’s a concise update:
Case Summary: Zhenhao Zou
- Who: Zhenhao Zou, a 28‑year‑old Chinese PhD student at UCL’s engineering department.
- What: Convicted in March 2025 of drugging and raping ten women (11 rapes counted), secretly filming nine assaults, and keeping “trophy” videos and items.
- Modus operandi: He spiked drinks with date‑rape drugs such as butanediol and ketamine, which left victims unconscious or disoriented.
📈 Scale and Investigation
- Scope: Police suspect he may have assaulted over 50–60 women, with evidence from hundreds of covert videos and millions of messages.
- Recent leads: Since his conviction, 23 additional women have come forward, potentially expanding the case.
⚖️ Sentencing Outlook
- Scheduled: Sentencing is set for June 19, 2025.
- Projected outcome: Prosecutors and observers expect a very lengthy jail term, possibly life, given the nature and scale of his crimes.
📝 Key Context
- The high proportion of victims who were drugged means some may still be unaware of their assaults—police continue to urge anyone with suspicions to come forward.
- This case adds to growing global awareness of drug-facilitated sexual violence and its complexity.
Summary: A UCL student, Zhenhao Zou, has been convicted of multiple drug‑facilitated rapes and filming assaults. With up to 60 possible victims and 23 new complainants, he’s facing what is expected to be a very long custodial sentence on 19 June 2025.
