Seven men charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences in Norwich

Afghan nationals accused of being part of grooming gang, as part of investigation into group-based child exploitation

Seven men have been accused of being part of a grooming gang and charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences, police said.

The Afghan nationals were charged as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Norwich, Norfolk police said. They are accused of sexual offences committed between August 2023 and May 2025.

Jamil Khalil, 20, of High Street, Dumbarton, Scotland, is charged with seven counts of rape, one count of human trafficking and one count of conspiracy to commit child sexual abuse.

Ahmadin Ahmadzai, 21, of Pottergate, Norwich, is charged with nine counts of rape, one count of human trafficking, two counts of conspiracy to commit child sexual abuse and one count of perverting the course of justice.

Qais Kaker, 20, of Black Horse Opening, Norwich, is charged with four counts of rape, one count of human trafficking, two counts of conspiracy to commit child sexual abuse and one count of perverting the course of justice.

Fazal Auryakhel, 20, of Eleanor Road, Norwich, is charged with one count of rape.

Mohammed Farooq Sinwary, 23, of St Benedicts Street, Norwich, is charged with two counts of rape.

Ali Ahamad, 21, of Barnards Yard, Norwich, is charged with one count of rape and three counts of human trafficking.

Sayed Wahid Daviodzai, 20, of St Benedicts Street, Norwich, is charged with four counts of rape and one count of conspiracy to commit child sexual abuse.