Uber driver arrested for allegedly raping Villanova student in dorm room

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PHILADELPHIA – Police in Pennsylvania have arrested an Uber driver accused of following a student into her campus dorm and raping her after dropping her off, authorities said Friday.

The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Mirvan Dinler, was taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on the night of September 13, 2024, according to a report from WPVI, the local ABC affiliate.

The incident occurred after the victim, a Villanova University student, felt ill during a birthday party with friends in Philadelphia. She decided to leave early, and her friends reportedly waited with her until an Uber driven by Dinler arrived around 10:19 p.m

According to police, Dinler allegedly drove the student back to her dorm and arrived at the university around 11:08 p.m. After dropping her off, he is accused of following her to her dorm room, where he allegedly raped her and forced her to perform oral sex.