Nine men have appeared in court facing a total of 41 historical sexual offense charges related to allegations made by eight women. The charges include conspiracy to rape, rape, indecent assault, and causing prostitution, with offenses spanning an 11-year period.
Gwent Police stated that the inquiry is focused on allegations of sexual abuse committed against the victims when they were children.
Kevin Lawrence, 54, of Dunoon, faces two counts of conspiring to rape a woman aged 16 or over, and causing the prostitution of a woman. Sheikh Mohammed Tahir Ullah, 73, of Newport, is charged with one count of rape of a female aged 16 or over and one count of rape of a female under 16. Aminur Rahman Chowdhury, 58, of Tottenham, is charged with one count of rape of a female aged 16 or over. Shakeel Babur, 58, of Nelson, Lancashire, faces four counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16. Murad Ali, 57, of Swansea, is charged with two counts of rape of a female under 16. Mohammed Ramzan, 76, of Newport, faces two counts of rape of a female under 16, three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16, causing the prostitution of a girl under sixteen, and conspiring to rape a girl under the age of 16.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Tuck emphasized the importance of avoiding social media posts that could impact court proceedings. He added that reports of child abuse are taken seriously and that the police are committed to investigating all offenses and ensuring victims receive necessary help and support.