The court heard that Oriaku and a woman, described as "heavily intoxicated," had been engaged in kissing earlier in the evening. Events took a sinister turn when the woman went to the toilet, and the defendant disturbingly followed her. Inside the lavatories, Oriaku perpetrated a rape, an act so heinous that the judge later characterized his return to the VIP area as "gloating."

Unfathomably, Oriaku not only rejoined his friends but also brought one of them back to the scene of the crime. The judge expressed deep concern over this "sinister" behavior during the trial. Despite the defendant's claim that the encounter in the toilet cubicle was consensual and initiated by the victim, the court found him guilty of rape.

As the judge sentenced Oriaku to prison, it was revealed that CCTV footage from the club played a crucial role in shaping the verdict. The judge remarked on Oriaku's "very high opinion of himself" after observing his demeanor in court and reviewing the evidence.

During the trial, the prosecution, led by Ian Wright, painted a harrowing picture of the events at Fiction nightclub in March of the same year. Following the assault, Oriaku returned to the VIP area, and later, he and a companion were sternly instructed to leave the female toilets by two women present.

In a statement read to the court, the victim detailed the profound impact of the attack on her mental health and overall life. She expressed a newfound distrust of men, underscoring the lasting trauma caused by Oriaku's actions.

Oriaku, 30, residing on Victoria Terrace, Brynmill, Swansea, had no prior convictions before being convicted by a jury on one count of rape. James Hartson, representing Oriaku, portrayed him as a man of previously clean character, a student in Swansea who had also been involved in the care sector. The courtroom saga serves as a stark reminder of the gravity of such offenses and the enduring trauma they inflict on victims.