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Rapist Freed in Error Flees UK
10 Jun
Summary
- Rapist escaped UK on Eurostar using Bosnian passport.
- Prisoner released due to court official's bail error.
- Convicted rapist is now sought for extradition from Bosnia.
Bernadin Dedic, 48, a businessman, has become a fugitive after being erroneously released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs on February 6, 2026. This mistake occurred when a court official incorrectly informed the prison that Dedic had been granted bail.
Dedic, who had been convicted on nine charges including rape and sexual assault, exploited this error. Within hours of his release, he left the UK on the Eurostar, utilizing his Bosnian passport, and is now in his native country.
His trial proceeded in his absence at Isleworth Crown Court, where he was found guilty on all counts. Dedic had previously provided several excuses for not returning to face justice, including claims of a heart attack and a skiing accident.
UK authorities are preparing for extradition proceedings should Dedic fail to appear for his sentencing hearing. The HM Courts and Tribunals Service has launched an investigation into the erroneous release, acknowledging the distress such errors can cause and the deep-rooted issues within the justice system.
