Police Raid Ahmadi Sect in Crewe, Investigating Rape, Slavery Claims

0:00On April 29th, hundreds of police officers raided a religious sex headquarters in crew Cheshire today targeting serious claims of rape, modern, slavery, and forced marriage. Around 500 cops from Cheshire and nearby forces hit Webb House, a former orphanage turned group home for the Amadi religion of peace and light or AROPO right before 9am. They arrested several suspects from different countries and took over 50 homeschooled kids and to save care with partner agencies. The group moved from Sweden to this 2 million-pound grey-too-listed building in 2021 where about 150 followers live, including families. Past reports from ex-members describe pressure to hand over salaries, sell homes, and cut-off outside contacts to support the sex work. Police stressed this probe isn't about the religion itself, which calls itself a peaceful offshoot of Shia Islam, focused on equality and human rights. Shared across faiths like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

1:02Ex-Followers in 2025 shared stories of isolation and financial demands, though the group denies forcing anyone to give up property or... Skip mainstream medical care. Investigators say all allegations tie to one woman victim during her time there in 2023. Right now, specialist teens are interviewing possible other victims while combing the site and linked addresses for evidence. Cheshire's top brass made it clear they're dead serious about these reports, working hand and hand with partners to protect everyone involved and chase. Justice without targeting beliefs. The operations just the start of a thorough push forward.