Mehdi Zare

Mehdi Zare

Male Custodial - 12y 2017-01-01

Chelmsford, Essex

Offender ID: e7c84f05-4e99-4e89-84d9-159af5bab53a

Offence Summary

Mehdi Zare exploited a young girl for sex in exchange for drugs or money after she was groomed by Mohammad Rostami. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Full Description

Mehdi Zare was given a 12-year sentence in January 2017 for sexually exploiting a young girl, arranging encounters with other men in exchange for drugs or money, following her initial grooming by Mohammad Rostami. The abuse occurred in Chelmsford, Essex, within a community network.

Prosecuted alongside Rostami and Amin Kaveh at Chelmsford Crown Court, Zare's role in the ongoing exploitation was central. Judge Patricia Lynch highlighted the severity of the criminality involved in such grooming and trafficking.

Essex Police dismantled the operation, rescuing the victim and convicting the perpetrators, addressing organised sexual exploitation of minors.

Location

City: Chelmsford

County: Essex

Case Details

Police Force: Essex Police

Sentence Length: 12 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: January 2025
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: January 2029
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Iran

Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Essex Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: essexlive.news

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