Four men from East London charged with sexual offences and child exploitation

14/12/2012

Kris Venkatasami, Head of the Special Casework Unit and Special Operations Unit at CPS London, said: "I have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Naeem Ahmed, Nabeel Ahmed, Anas Iqbal and Hassan Raza, all from East London, with a range of offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 which occurred between January and September 2012.

"Naeem Ahmed has been charged with six counts of rape, one count of controlling a child prostitute, one count of paying for sexual services of a child and one count of causing or inciting child prostitution.

"Nabeel Ahmed has been charged with six counts of rape.

"Anas Iqbal has been charged with paying for sexual services of a child and Hassan Raza has been charged with sexual assault.

"This decision to prosecute was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.

"The four defendants will appear before Barkingside Magistrates Court today.

"They now stand charged with criminal offences and have the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that nothing should be reported which could prejudice this trial."

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