Anthony Anantharajah & Abalzaq Salih & Saif Kahya have been convicted of sexually assaulting four underage females in Plymouth in the year 2017.
Anthony Anantharajah, aged 34, Abalzaq Salih, aged 30, and Saif Kahya, aged 32, were prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service after an investigation conducted by Devon and Cornwall Police.
Anthony Anantharajah & Abalzaq Salih & Saif Kahya were found guilty of committing acts of sexual assault that took place from February 2017 to December 2017.
The police investigation and prosecution process commenced following the victims’ disclosure that a series of house parties had taken place, during which the young girls were enticed and used through the provision of money, alcohol, and drugs.
The incidents of sexual assault occurred exclusively in the residences of the accused individuals. The individuals affected were in the age range of 14 to 16 throughout that period.
Claire Brinton, a prosecutor specialised in criminal cases for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), stated that these three individuals took advantage of four underage girls by using drugs, alcohol, and financial incentives. The perpetrators targeted and manipulated their victims, subjecting them to sexual assault.
“Anthony Anantharajah & Abalzaq Salih & Saif Kahya carried out a cruel and repulsive campaign of sexual abuse, often repeatedly, against the victims, resulting in significant and lasting harm and trauma.”
We express our gratitude to the victims who bravely came forward to report these crimes and provided testimony in court regarding their harrowing experiences.
“These convictions serve as a resolute indication that the CPS, in collaboration with law enforcement partners, will tirelessly seek justice for victims and bring legal action against individuals who, like Anthony Anantharajah & Abalzaq Salih & Saif Kahya, engage in the sexual exploitation of children, regardless of when the abuse occurred.”
I strongly urge any individuals who have experienced child sexual abuse and sexual assault to come forward and report the offences perpetrated against them. There is no time limit to pursue justice – you are not alone and assistance is accessible.
In order to address the intricacies and difficulties associated with certain child sexual abuse cases, the CPS has created a specialised unit called the Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit. This unit aims to facilitate the exchange of expert knowledge, develop robust legal cases, and enhance the number of successful prosecutions.
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