Umar Razaq, Rotherham Sex Offender, Flies to Pakistan and Brags About Living the High Life
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Rotherham Rapist
In a disturbing development linked to the notorious Rotherham child sex abuse scandal, Umar Razaq, one of the key figures involved in the grooming ring, has publicly boasted about his newfound freedom and lifestyle. The 28-year-old, who was released from prison after successfully appealing his sentence, shared a provocative post on Facebook, where he was seen wearing sunglasses while boarding a flight to Pakistan. His online message expressed a sense of triumph, with Razaq stating, “Can’t wait… Roll on to the lifetime holiday,” and adding, “Three days and I’m outta this country for a very long time. Feeling happy.”
His comments, which appeared to be taunting, left many victims and members of the community appalled. Razaq, known for his role as one of the ring leaders of the child grooming gang operating in Rotherham, also made a crude remark about women falsely claiming rape, which was seen as a direct insult to his victim, Lizzie, now 19. Lizzie, who only wishes to be identified by her first name, described her ordeal and the impact of Razaq’s taunts. She tearfully recounted, “This is beyond disgusting. How can he be allowed to leave the country? He shouldn’t have a passport or be on Facebook. This man beat me, strangled me, and abused me. He has stalked me since he got out.”
Lizzie further detailed her traumatic experiences, revealing that Umar Razaq was the most violent among the gang members. She said, “Umar was the worst one. He was really violent. He strangled me twice and threatened to kill me. It’s disgusting he can do this to us. It’s horrible.”
Razaq’s online boast came just hours after authorities disclosed that there were 173 ongoing investigations into grooming activities across South Yorkshire. The fact that he left the country shortly after these revelations has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement. Razaq was among five men convicted in 2010 for their involvement in the grooming and sexual exploitation of school-aged children in Rotherham. The other gang members included Zafran Ramzan, Razwan Razaq, Adil Hussain, and Mohsin Khan.
Lizzie described her first assault at the age of 12, stating she was raped and abused numerous times by all five men, who she accused of passing her around and inflicting severe physical and emotional trauma. She said, “They passed me around. Not one of them has ever apologized. They dragged people into cars, drugged them, and damaged my body. They took away my virginity. Their sentences were not long enough. They told me my family hated me and didn’t want me, but they did and they would marry me. At first, I believed it all, but then they turned nasty.”
She also recounted threats made against her family, including attempts to set her house on fire and pour petrol down her throat. Despite her family’s pleas for help from social services, Lizzie claimed they were made to feel guilty, with one social worker questioning her about her relationships and implying she was at fault. Her account of her first attack in an alleyway at age 12 was harrowing, describing how she felt she was going to die when one of the men strangled her so tightly she couldn’t breathe.
In court, Umar Razaq received a sentence of four and a half years in November 2010 for sexual activity with a girl aged 13. His sentence was later reduced to three and a half years, and he has since been released. The other gang members received varying sentences: Zafran Ramzan, aged 21 at the time, was jailed for nine years for raping a 16-year-old girl and engaging in sexual activity with a minor; Razwan Razaq, aged 30, was sentenced to 11 years; Adil Hussain, aged 20, and Mohsin Khan, aged 21, each received four-year terms. It is believed that only two of these men remain incarcerated.
Details about the gang’s backgrounds reveal disturbing contrasts. Mohsin Khan, for example, concealed his criminal activities behind a middle-class facade, living in a £300,000 house in Moorgate, a neighborhood popular among doctors from the nearby hospital. A former neighbor, an ex-consultant, expressed shock upon learning of his involvement in such heinous crimes. Hussain, the last of the gang members to be imprisoned, was recalled to prison last year after breaching his license by visiting a children’s play area.
Further investigations uncovered Ramzan’s links to a bogus bride network, where women were exploited before being paid to pose as brides in fake ceremonies abroad. His father, Mohammed Ramzan, 59, was jailed for orchestrating a wedding scam involving women being preyed upon and then transported for fraudulent marriages.
Today, Umar Razaq’s family confirmed that he had traveled abroad to join what they described as the “family business.” A relative stated that their home had been targeted with eggs and expressed a desire to move on from the scandal. “Umar applied for a million jobs. I saw how depressed he was getting. Now he has gone to Pakistan for the foreseeable future. I don’t think he will come back, to be honest.”
Locals in Rotherham have expressed outrage at the arrogance displayed by Razaq and other gang members. Witnesses recounted how Umar, after serving his sentence, arrogantly strutted through the streets, laughing and dismissing police efforts to apprehend him. One neighbor described how Umar, with a cocky attitude, told police officers, “You can’t touch me,” as he walked past with his rucksack, seemingly unbothered by the consequences of his actions. Another resident, visibly angry, shouted, “Have they come for you?” but Umar responded with laughter and a loud declaration: “No they’ll not come for me – you can’t touch me.”
As Umar Razaq departs the UK, the community remains deeply unsettled by the failure to hold him accountable and the apparent ease with which he has escaped justice, leaving behind a trail of trauma and broken lives in Rotherham.
His comments, which appeared to be taunting, left many victims and members of the community appalled. Razaq, known for his role as one of the ring leaders of the child grooming gang operating in Rotherham, also made a crude remark about women falsely claiming rape, which was seen as a direct insult to his victim, Lizzie, now 19. Lizzie, who only wishes to be identified by her first name, described her ordeal and the impact of Razaq’s taunts. She tearfully recounted, “This is beyond disgusting. How can he be allowed to leave the country? He shouldn’t have a passport or be on Facebook. This man beat me, strangled me, and abused me. He has stalked me since he got out.”
Lizzie further detailed her traumatic experiences, revealing that Umar Razaq was the most violent among the gang members. She said, “Umar was the worst one. He was really violent. He strangled me twice and threatened to kill me. It’s disgusting he can do this to us. It’s horrible.”
Razaq’s online boast came just hours after authorities disclosed that there were 173 ongoing investigations into grooming activities across South Yorkshire. The fact that he left the country shortly after these revelations has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement. Razaq was among five men convicted in 2010 for their involvement in the grooming and sexual exploitation of school-aged children in Rotherham. The other gang members included Zafran Ramzan, Razwan Razaq, Adil Hussain, and Mohsin Khan.
Lizzie described her first assault at the age of 12, stating she was raped and abused numerous times by all five men, who she accused of passing her around and inflicting severe physical and emotional trauma. She said, “They passed me around. Not one of them has ever apologized. They dragged people into cars, drugged them, and damaged my body. They took away my virginity. Their sentences were not long enough. They told me my family hated me and didn’t want me, but they did and they would marry me. At first, I believed it all, but then they turned nasty.”
She also recounted threats made against her family, including attempts to set her house on fire and pour petrol down her throat. Despite her family’s pleas for help from social services, Lizzie claimed they were made to feel guilty, with one social worker questioning her about her relationships and implying she was at fault. Her account of her first attack in an alleyway at age 12 was harrowing, describing how she felt she was going to die when one of the men strangled her so tightly she couldn’t breathe.
In court, Umar Razaq received a sentence of four and a half years in November 2010 for sexual activity with a girl aged 13. His sentence was later reduced to three and a half years, and he has since been released. The other gang members received varying sentences: Zafran Ramzan, aged 21 at the time, was jailed for nine years for raping a 16-year-old girl and engaging in sexual activity with a minor; Razwan Razaq, aged 30, was sentenced to 11 years; Adil Hussain, aged 20, and Mohsin Khan, aged 21, each received four-year terms. It is believed that only two of these men remain incarcerated.
Details about the gang’s backgrounds reveal disturbing contrasts. Mohsin Khan, for example, concealed his criminal activities behind a middle-class facade, living in a £300,000 house in Moorgate, a neighborhood popular among doctors from the nearby hospital. A former neighbor, an ex-consultant, expressed shock upon learning of his involvement in such heinous crimes. Hussain, the last of the gang members to be imprisoned, was recalled to prison last year after breaching his license by visiting a children’s play area.
Further investigations uncovered Ramzan’s links to a bogus bride network, where women were exploited before being paid to pose as brides in fake ceremonies abroad. His father, Mohammed Ramzan, 59, was jailed for orchestrating a wedding scam involving women being preyed upon and then transported for fraudulent marriages.
Today, Umar Razaq’s family confirmed that he had traveled abroad to join what they described as the “family business.” A relative stated that their home had been targeted with eggs and expressed a desire to move on from the scandal. “Umar applied for a million jobs. I saw how depressed he was getting. Now he has gone to Pakistan for the foreseeable future. I don’t think he will come back, to be honest.”
Locals in Rotherham have expressed outrage at the arrogance displayed by Razaq and other gang members. Witnesses recounted how Umar, after serving his sentence, arrogantly strutted through the streets, laughing and dismissing police efforts to apprehend him. One neighbor described how Umar, with a cocky attitude, told police officers, “You can’t touch me,” as he walked past with his rucksack, seemingly unbothered by the consequences of his actions. Another resident, visibly angry, shouted, “Have they come for you?” but Umar responded with laughter and a loud declaration: “No they’ll not come for me – you can’t touch me.”
As Umar Razaq departs the UK, the community remains deeply unsettled by the failure to hold him accountable and the apparent ease with which he has escaped justice, leaving behind a trail of trauma and broken lives in Rotherham.