Colombian Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Raping Flatmate in Andorra

The Corts Court has sentenced a 34-year-old Colombian resident to six years in prison for a major sexual assault amounting to rape against his flatmate, the partner of his employer, with whom he also lived. Of that total, only 20 months will be served in custody—nearly 18 of which he has already completed since his arrest in September 2024—after which the remainder converts to a 15-year expulsion order from Andorra. He also faces a 12-year prohibition on contacting the 31-year-old victim.

The incident occurred in mid-July 2024, specifically the night of 14 July, at their shared home in Aixirivall following a night of partying and alcohol consumption. Court records indicate the man assaulted the woman during a dispute in his bedroom despite her opposition, an account supported by her testimony, witness statements, expert reports, and audio recordings from that night.

Prosecutors had sought nine years in prison and a 12-year no-contact order, arguing the evidence clearly proved the charges. The defence pushed for acquittal, highlighting contradictions in the accounts and questioning the victim's credibility; the accused has consistently denied the allegations, claiming she initiated contact.

The man, who remained in the flat for nearly two months after the assault—reportedly with the victim's initial agreement that he stay as a "good worker"—was arrested in September 2024 and has been in pre-trial detention since. Her partner evicted her instead upon hearing her account.

The defence plans to appeal to the Superior Court's criminal chamber to affirm his innocence, though primarily for principle; any ruling would not affect his prison time but could impact the expulsion. He is due for release in May, followed by immediate deportation.