SURREY MAN JAILED FOR RAPE AND PAYING A CHILD FOR SEXUAL SERVICES
A man from Surrey has been jailed for more than 12 years after he was found guilty of rape and paying a child for sexual services.Rishi Nayyar, from Ashford, abused his position of power over his young victim after she approached him for help to get a job.
An investigation into the abuse began in April of this year after the mother of the victim contacted police to report a non-recent rape.
Officers spoke to the victim who explained how she had come into contact with Nayyar.
After they met, the 40-year-old started to buy her gifts and offer to pay for things, including sexual activity with her.
During police interviews, Nayyar tried to deny that he had paid the girl for sex or touched her in a sexual way.
The rest of his interview was answered with ‘no comment’.
Rishi then pleaded not guilty to rape, but guilty to paying for sexual services of a child.
Following a five-day trial between Monday, September 29 and Friday, October 3, he was ultimately found guilty of rape.
On Thursday, December 18, Nayyar appeared at Guildford Crown Court where he was sentenced to 12 years and six months imprisonment for rape, with an extended licence period of four years, and three years’ imprisonment for three counts of paying for sexual services of a child.
These sentences will run concurrently.
Detective Constable Lauren Lovett, from the Child Abuse Team, who investigated the case, said: “This result was down to the thorough teamwork of the forensic department, digital department and financial department, who all played a key role in the investigation.
“This excellent collaborative working across these departments ensured that we could be in the best position evidentially when presenting this case to the Crown Prosecution Service.
“The victim in this case has shown commendable bravery throughout the entire process, most notably giving evidence in the presence of her abuser at court.
“It is down to her courage that we were able to secure a conviction leading to a lengthy term of imprisonment—and in turn, protect other members of the public from this dangerous child sexual offender.
This conviction achieved by the Child Abuse Team in partnership with other agencies demonstrates the tireless commitment Surrey Police have when tackling violence against women and girls.” For further information about reporting a rape or sexual offence, visit the Surrey Police website here.
