Street Sweeper Uses His Resemblance to Keanu Reeves to Force Himself on Women

A street cleaner from Rome, Italy, was sentenced to nine years and ten months imprisonment for heinous crimes against three women. Ubaldo Manuali, 59, was convicted of aggravated sexual violence and the illicit dissemination of sexually explicit images.

His modus operandi involved leveraging his resemblance to Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves to lure women he met on social media into personal encounters. Through deceptive tactics, Manuali gained their trust before drugging, raping, and filming his victims.

Investigators uncovered a trove of evidence, including messages, images, and videos documenting his crimes. The victims, who hailed from Capranica, Alatri, and Mazzano Romano, were awarded substantial compensation for their ordeals.

The sentencing judge described Manuali’s actions as “marked criminal capacity” driven by “maniacal perversion.” His “total inability to self-control” allowed him to manipulate his victims, even when they were unwell.

Despite the overwhelming evidence and the severity of his crimes, Manuali appeared unperturbed by the verdict and indicated his intent to appeal. His conviction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of digital safety and the devastating consequences of sexual violence.