Summary
Mohammed Zahid, a man involved in leading a grooming gang in Rochdale, UK, was sentenced to 35 years in prison. He and six other men were found guilty of various sexual offenses against two girls between 2001 and 2006.
Key Facts
- Mohammed Zahid, 65, known as "Boss Man," gave the victims free underwear in exchange for sexual activities.
- The victims, referred to as Girl A and Girl B, were sexually exploited starting at age 13.
- The exploitation occurred in unsanitary areas like flats, car parks, and warehouses in Rochdale.
- The court described the victims as being treated like "sex slaves" by the offenders.
- The girls were given drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes and were provided with shelter by the offenders.
- Both men worked in the local market or as taxi drivers.
- One victim reported to social services in 2004 that she was involved with older men and was using substances.
- Zahid and his group were convicted in June for their crimes committed from 2001 to 2006.
