Description
A church pastor who sexually assaulted a female churchgoer under the pretence of "removing demons" from her body has been jailed for 10 years.
Walter Masocha, 61, groped the married woman at his home in Stirling, claiming he was a "gift from god".
The former University of Stirling lecturer also attempted to rape another woman during a campaign of abuse from 2006 to 2012.
Walter Masocha was found guilty at the High Court in Livingston on Wednesday, 2 July, 2025, of a number of sexual offences, including attempted rape, committed against two women between January 2006 and July 2012. He was sentenced at the same court on Monday, 28 July.
Detective Sergeant David Brown said:
"Masocha's abhorrent actions have caused lasting harm, and he will now be held to account for them in prison.
"We hope this sentencing provides the women affected with some sense of closure and helps them in moving forward with their lives.
"I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual abuse to report it. Every report is taken seriously and will be fully investigated, and support will be provided by our specially trained officers and partner agencies."