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Rochdale Gang Leader Defies Deportation, Sparks Community Fear

6/30/2025

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Abdul Rauf, the notorious leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, continues to reside in Rochdale despite a 2014 deportation order. After serving two-and-a-half years for sexual offenses, he now hosts parties, instilling fear in the community. His claims of being stateless are undermined by reports of a house he built in Pakistan, sparking worries about his possible return.

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Story summary

Abdul Rauf, the notorious leader of the Rochdale grooming gang, continues to reside in Rochdale despite a 2014 deportation order. After serving two-and-a-half years for sexual offenses, he now hosts parties, instilling fear in the community. His claims of being stateless are undermined by reports of a house he built in Pakistan, sparking worries about his possible return.