Uber driver in Columbia accused of groping customer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An Uber driver in Columbia has been charged with a felony after he allegedly groped a customer on May 23.

Ajab Khan Watan-Dost was charged on Thursday with first-degree sexual abuse. Court filings show that he posted a $6,500 bond on May 30. An initial court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2.

The probable cause statement says that Watan-Dost drove the victim to their destination when he allegedly turned to them and said “I like, I like.” The victim allegedly told police that Watan-Dost grabbed their head and pulled them toward him to put the victim’s face near his. Watan-Dost allegedly made contact with the victim’s face while groping them, the statement says.

The victim was able to get Watan-Dost’s license plate information and photo from his Uber profile, the statement says.