Ashford man sentenced for child sexual offences
Rishi Nayyar has been found guilty of rape and paying for sexual services of a child
Last updated 29th Dec 2025
A 40-year-old man from Ashford has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison after being found guilty of rape and paying for sexual services of a child.
Rishi Nayyar initially pleaded not guilty to rape but admitted to paying for sexual services of a child. Following a five-day trial from 29 September to 3 October, a jury found him guilty of rape.
He appeared at Guildford Crown Court on 18 December and was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for rape, with an additional four-year extended licence period. Nayyar also received three years’ imprisonment for three counts of paying for sexual services of a child, with the sentences set to run concurrently.
The investigation began in April after police received a report from a mother that her daughter had been subjected to a non-recent rape. Officers learned the victim had been in contact with Nayyar under the pretense of seeking help with finding a job. Nayyar allegedly exploited this position, providing gifts and offering to pay for sexual activity.
During police interviews, Nayyar denied the allegations and largely refused to comment.
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.”