Uber Driver Held to Answer on Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Simranjit Singh Sekhon (DOB 01/07/90), of Bakersfield, has been held to answer on charges of rape of an unconscious person and kidnapping to commit rape.

On April 15, 2026, following testimony by both the victim and the investigating detective, the court found sufficient evidence to hold Sekhon to answer on both counts and aggravating factors.

Sekhon, an Uber driver, picked up the victim outside a Thousand Oaks bar at approximately 1:00 a.m. on November 27, 2025, to transport her to her home in Camarillo. The victim, who was intoxicated, fell asleep during the ride. After the trip should have concluded, Sekhon allegedly continued driving the unconscious victim around Camarillo and sexually assaulted her.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case and arrested Sekhon in Los Angeles County on December 15, 2025.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Twyla Atmore, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit, is prosecuting the case.

Sekhon is scheduled to be arraigned on the information April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He is out of custody after posting $500,000 bond.

Case: 2025031576

Defendant Information:
Simranjit Singh Sekhon (DOB 01/07/90)
Bakersfield

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