JUST IN: UK Court Orders Woman to Pay £25,000 to Nigerian Man She Falsely Accused of Rape After One-Night Stand

In a landmark judgment that underscores the devastating impact of false accusations, a UK court has ordered a woman to pay £25,000 in damages to a Nigerian man she falsely accused of rape and a host of other fabricated crimes following a one-night stand nearly a decade ago.

According to court records, the woman launched an unrelenting campaign of harassment and defamation against the man that spanned almost nine years, falsely claiming he raped her, stole her children, and even posed a danger to society—all claims that were ultimately proven to be entirely untrue.

The saga began after the two met during a casual encounter, which both parties initially agreed was consensual. But shortly after, the woman began accusing the Nigerian man of sexual assault, triggering a wave of police investigations and social scrutiny that tarnished his reputation and nearly derailed his life.

Despite repeated police findings that no evidence supported her claims, she allegedly continued to stalk and harass the man—sending emails, contacting authorities, and spreading falsehoods that affected his work, relationships, and mental health. One of the wildest claims included that he "stole her children", a charge so bizarre and baseless that it drew gasps even in the courtroom.

In his emotional testimony, the man said the years of torment left him emotionally broken, unemployed for a period, and deeply distrustful of others. “She tried to destroy me,” he said. “For nearly a decade, I lived under a cloud of suspicion. Today, I finally feel seen and vindicated.”

The presiding judge condemned the woman’s actions as a "calculated and malicious" effort to ruin an innocent man’s life, stressing that her lies had real-life consequences. She was ordered to pay £25,000 in damages to the victim, covering emotional distress, reputational harm, and legal costs.

Legal experts say the ruling sends a powerful message about the seriousness of false allegations, especially in sensitive cases like sexual assault. “This case reinforces that false accusations are not just morally wrong—they are legally punishable,” one legal analyst noted.

The verdict has sparked strong reactions across the UK and Nigeria, with many praising the court’s stance and calling for greater awareness around both the support for genuine victims and the accountability for false accusers.

As the dust settles, the Nigerian man walks away not just with compensation, but with his name finally cleared—a painful chapter closed after nearly nine years of silent suffering.