An Ashdod resident was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of having raped a new immigrant to Israel from Ukraine after he offered to show her around the city. 

The investigation began approximately two weeks beforehand, when the 19-year-old new olah filed a report with the police.

According to the police report, the woman met the accused through a mutual friend.

He pretended that he was also an oleh and offered to help her familiarize herself with the city of Ashdod. 

During their time alone together, the 29-year-old suspect reportedly entered her house and raped her.

View of new high-rise apartment buildings next to older small homes, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod
View of new high-rise apartment buildings next to older small homes, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod (credit: GERSHON ELINSON/FLASH90)

His detainment was extended until Thursday, at which point an indictment will likely be brought against him.