Three men have today, 12 November, been convicted of raping a girl in the 2000s, after National Crime Agency officers investigated a report made by the victim as an adult.

The officers are now appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of two of the men, who absconded ahead of their trial.

Mudasar Hussain, 37, of Rotherham was found guilty in his absence of 12 counts of raping the girl, who was around 14 years old at the time.

Kamir Khan, 37, of Rotherham was also found guilty in his absence of two counts of rape and one count of trafficking for sexual exploitation, after he arranged for another man to have sex with the girl.

Mudasar Hussain’s brother Ghazanfar Hussain, 42, of Rotherham – also convicted of raping the girl – has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Officers working to locate Mudasar Hussain and Khan have pursued numerous lines of enquiry and are now appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation.

Mudasar Hussain was on conditional bail while awaiting trial and had surrendered his passport to the NCA as one of those conditions. While he may still be in the UK, officers say it is also possible that he has left the country illegally.

Khan, who was on unconditional court bail ahead of his trial, is known to have fled the country on a flight to Qatar on 22 September. Investigators believe he travelled on to Pakistan.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts or recent movements of either of the men is urged to report it 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Alternatively report information directly to the NCA at www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk.

Philip Marshall, head of Operation Stovewood, said: “The victim has shown tremendous courage in reporting the predatory grooming, exploitation and sustained sexual abuse these men subjected her to as a child.

“Reliving sexual abuse can be distressing, however the victim’s account, supported by our corroborating evidence, has led to her three abusers being convicted.

“I would like to recognise the continued bravery of the victim, who has already endured so much and who continues to be supported by specially trained officers. Our focus remains on securing justice for the victim and ensuring that Khan and Hussain are held fully accountable for their actions.”

The conviction of the three men follows an investigation by Operation Stovewood, who contacted the victim after identifying she may have been sexually abused as a child.

The woman, now in her 30s, confirmed that between 2008 and 2010 she was groomed and sexually abused first by Mudasar Hussain, then separately by Ghazanfar Hussain and Kamir Khan.

She first met Mudasar Hussain – who she knew as “Muddy” – while visiting an address in Rotherham.

Mudasar Hussain, aged around 20 at the time, demanded that the girl meet him frequently, and he threatened to find her if she refused to do so. When they met, Mudasar Hussain plied the girl with drugs and alcohol.

After a few months, Mudasar Hussain took the girl to a house in Rotherham where he raped her for the first of many times. The victim was abused by Mudasar Hussain countless times over the course of around 18 months, at the house, in local public spaces and in his car.

The victim told officers that Hussain used violence to coerce her, including threatening her with a baseball bat.

Mudasar Hussain then left the UK for a period, during which time the girl met his brother, Ghazanfar Hussain, while out with a friend one evening. The girl did not know that Ghazanfar Hussain – nicknamed “Gucci” – was Mudasar Hussain’s brother.

In the early hours of the morning, Ghazanfar Hussain, aged around 24 at the time, told the girl that he would drive her and her friend home, however on the way he parked at a business property.

Ghazanfar Hussain led the girl away from the car and her friend, and into an enclosed area. Having isolated the girl from her friend, he threatened not take them home unless she had sex with him. He then raped her

The victim did not see Hussain again after that night.

The girl and some friends later began frequenting a local takeaway where Kamir Khan worked. Khan – aged around 20 at the time – quickly and calculatedly groomed the girl.

For around two weeks, Khan, who the girl knew as “Kammy”, gave her food, money and cigarettes, and took her out on deliveries. Khan asked the girl about her life and shared details of his own.

Khan led the girl to believe that they were in a romantic relationship and he sought to meet her outside of work. However, when they met he routinely took her to addresses where he raped her.

Khan’s abuse of the victim took place over around seven months. The woman recalled that on a number of occasions Khan took her to a house where other men were present, whom Khan asked her to have sex with. Khan tried manipulating the girl by telling her she would have sex with the men if she loved him, and by promising her money.

The girl always refused but one day Khan took her to a different address where he left her alone with a man. The man raped her and when Khan returned and found the girl in distress, he told her that he had owed the man a favour.

From the victim’s descriptions of the men, their vehicles and details of the offence locations, Operation Stovewood investigators were able to identify corroborating evidence, such as witness statements, phone records and documentation linking the men to the girl, the vehicles and the locations of offences.

Investigators arrested the men and subsequently charged them in March 2025.

Ghazanfar Hussain has been remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing at Sheffield Crown Court tomorrow, 13 November. The sentencing of Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Khan is due to take place on the same day.

Melissa Garner, Specialist Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

“Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Khan separately groomed a young and vulnerable girl with alcohol, drugs and gifts. They raped her multiple times between 2008 and 2010 at various locations around Rotherham. Ghazanfar Hussain was quick to take advantage of the vulnerable victim when the opportunity presented itself. Their abuse has caused the victim serious and lifelong harm.

“These defendants have now been convicted of their horrific and appalling crimes. I want to recognise the victim for her strength throughout this case. Her determination in seeing this case through has been crucial in bringing these offenders to justice.

“The CPS will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to pursue perpetrators of child sexual abuse and secure justice for victims, no matter how many years have passed.”

Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse who would like support and advice but are not ready to speak with police are encouraged to visit WhenYouAreReady.co.uk for help.

Since Operation Stovewood was formed in 2014, specially-trained officers have identified and supported around 1,150 potential victims and secured 60 convictions against 55 people – including Hussain, Hussain and Khan. Custodial sentences totalling 1,800 years have been handed down to those already sentenced.