Taxi driver jailed for ‘sickening’ sexual assault on female passenger in Falkirk
Updated: 3 days ago
A former taxi driver has been jailed for sexually assaulting a female passenger in Falkirk.
Jaswinder Singh, 51, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Tuesday 25 March 2025. The conviction followed an incident on Sunday 4 February 2024, when Singh attacked the woman after collecting her in his taxi.
The case was investigated by Police Scotland’s Forth Valley Public Protection Unit. Officers said Singh abused his position as a professional driver, taking advantage of a woman who believed he was there to ensure her safety.
Police have urged anyone affected by similar incidents to report them, adding that specialist officers are in place to support victims and investigate offences of this nature.
Detective Sergeant Stewart Walton from the Forth Valley Public Protection Unit said: “Jaswinder Singth was in a position of trust when he took advantage of this woman who she had trusted to make sure she got home safely. He abused that trust and his actions are sickening.
“I would like to commend his victim for her strength in coming forward. Her information was essential in helping us build the case against Singh and our thoughts remain with her. I hope this outcome provides some sense of closure.
"If anyone has been a victim of a sexual crime, please report it. We have detectives dedicated to investigating such offences. You can be assured that you will be fully supported by officers and our partner agencies and together we will bring the perpetrator to justice."
