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Chicago Man Charged in Serial Sexual Assaults Following Airport Arrest

Chakib Mansour Khodja faces 18 charges, including aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping, after a nearly three-year investigation into attacks across Chicago neighborhoods.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke announces felony and misdemeanor charges against a man who attacked five female victims over a few years in Humboldt Park, Lake View and Logan Square neighborhoods for multiple criminal sexual assault investigations in a press conference at City of Chicago Public Safety Headquarters on April 7, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Chakib Mansour Khodja, 36, was arrested at O’Hare International Airport on April 7, 2025, as he returned from travel, reportedly from Algeria.
  • Khodja has been charged with 16 felonies and two misdemeanors, including aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping, and home invasion, tied to five attacks since 2022.
  • The assaults occurred in Chicago neighborhoods such as Logan Square, Lake View, and Humboldt Park, with victims ranging in age from 21 to 36 years old.
  • Investigators linked Khodja to the crimes using DNA evidence, video surveillance, victim statements, and the identification of his vehicle.
  • Law enforcement and prosecutors praised the resilience of survivors and emphasized their commitment to ensuring Khodja is held accountable as court proceedings begin.