Former Rugby Player Keven Appo Flees UK After Rape Charge

The ex-Bradford Bulls player left the UK for Papua New Guinea within hours of being granted bail, prompting an extradition effort.

Keven Appo, 25, a former Bradford Bulls rugby player, is accused of rape, sexual assault, and two counts of assault related to an investigation from April 2024.
Appo fled the UK on November 26, 2024, just hours after being charged and granted conditional bail, flying to Papua New Guinea via Dubai.
An arrest warrant without bail has been issued, and UK authorities have begun an extradition process in coordination with Papua New Guinea police.
Appo’s playing contract with the Bradford Bulls was terminated following the charges, with the club declining further comment on the matter.
The case has drawn attention due to Appo’s international rugby career, including appearances for Papua New Guinea in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup and 2023 Pacific Championships.