A 74-year-old Cardiff pensioner has been jailed for 10 years for a rape committed more than 20 years ago. Sami Aharroud, from Splott in Cardiff, denied the rape but was found guilty after a trial at Newport Crown Court in July 2026. The offence came to light when the victim came forward in 2022. Aharroud was sentenced at Merthyr Crown Court on 12 October 2026 to 10 years in prison, with an additional three years on extended licence. He remains subject to a Restraining Order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to protect the victim. Detective Sergeant Stacey Bolton of South Wales Police said the victim had lived with the impact of Aharroud’s actions for more than twenty years before contacting police. South Wales Police said reports of sexual violence can be made at any time, including via Live Chat, email, or by calling 101.