Overview

• 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.