Care Home Worker Sentenced to Six Years for Rape of Elderly Woman

Ali Hassan Zada, 40, raped an elderly woman at the care home where he worked. The sentence is six years in prison, as the court found he exploited the woman's "defenseless and vulnerable situation."

"I am incredibly shocked and appalled," said a former colleague.

The crime occurred in February this year at a care home in Värmland. That night, Ali Hassan Zada was alone in the ward where the woman lived.

The next day, she told staff and relatives that he had raped her. Witnesses reported that the woman was anxious, scared, and in poor condition.

DNA evidence in the form of the man's sperm was also found on the woman's mattress cover.

"Exploited His Position"

Zada has now been sentenced to six years in prison by the Värmland District Court. He is also required to pay 320,000 kronor in damages to the woman.

According to the court's ruling, he is considered to have exploited his position as staff at the home and the "victim's defenseless and vulnerable situation."

The woman is between 80 and 90 years old.

"She needs help with virtually everything in daily life due to her age and health condition," the ruling states.

The woman's legal representative, Sara Ronéus, says the woman's relatives welcome the verdict.

"They are relieved and grateful that he received the sentence the prosecutor demanded," she says.

"Incredibly Shocked"

A person who worked with the now-convicted rapist describes him as quiet and pleasant.

"He was calm, quiet. Not someone who stood out in any particular way. He did what he was supposed to and was mild and reserved. He was very pleasant," says the former employee who wishes to remain anonymous.

The former employee could never have imagined he would commit such a crime.

"I am incredibly shocked and appalled."

Concern Among Staff

An employee at the care home says staff and relatives have been worried after what happened.

"We found out about it in April, no one talked about it. Relatives have been worried and a bit angry that they weren't informed," says a colleague.

Ali Hassan Zada received Swedish citizenship at the end of January this year, just under a month before the crime was committed; before that, he was an Afghan citizen.

Those who are not Swedish citizens risk deportation if convicted of crimes with a penalty value of at least six months in prison.

Ali Hassan Zada denies the crime. Expressen has contacted his lawyer, who does not wish to comment on the verdict at this time.