Former cab driver John Worboys has been charged with four sex offences.
The 62-year-old, now known as John Radford, is alleged to have drugged victims between 2000 and 2008 in London.
He is accused of two counts of administering a stupefying or overpowering drug with intent to commit rape or indecent assault and two counts of administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence.
The charges relate to allegations made by four people early last year.
Worboys, of HMP Wakefield, will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 23 May.
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: “In September 2018, the Crown Prosecution Service received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police relating to allegations of non-recent sexual assault and of administering drugs to cause unconsciousness.
“Following a review of the evidence, the CPS has today charged John Radford, formerly known as John Worboys, with four offences.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Radford are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
