A father falsely accused of leading an Asian grooming gang by a ‘fantastic’ woman is planning to sue the police and the Home Office for the torment the investigation has caused him.
Mohammed Ramzan, a father of four, was named by Eleanor Williams after lying about being raped, beaten and trafficked overseas.
Williams, 22, was jailed for eight and a half years this week for perverting the course of justice.
Mr Ramzan, known locally as Mo, said: “I respect the investigation team, but I feel let down by Barrow Police.
“I received over 500 death threats but nothing was done, we received no help or support.”
Mohammed Ramzan (pictured), a father who was falsely accused of leading an Asian grooming gang by a ‘whimsical’ woman, plans to sue the police and the Interior Ministry over the torment he investigation caused him
Mr Ramzan was named by Eleanor Williams (pictured) after lying about being raped, beaten and trafficked overseas
Williams, 22, was jailed for eight and a half years this week for perverting the course of justice
The father revealed he was also helping to launch legal action against Williams’ mother to return £22,000 donated by well-wishers, according to the Mirror.
He claimed Allison Johnston ignored calls to return the money, sent by people sympathetic to what they believed her daughter had been through.
In an interview with the Mirror, Mr Ramzan, 43, revealed he and fund creator Shane Yerrell lodged a complaint with Ms Johnston’s bank – and won almost a third of the money .
They have since launched a civil action for the remainder, with Mr Ramzan claiming the money must be returned to the people.
“We have filed a civil action against Allison Johnston to recover the rest of the money. If she does not respond, we will take it to small claims court,” he said.
Mr Ramzan, pictured with his wife Nicola Holt outside Preston Crown Court, Lancashire, said Williams’ claims made him ‘close to suicide’
The father said: ‘I respect the investigation team but I feel let down by Barrow Police’
Williams began her campaign in May 2020 with a 1,300-word Facebook post, claiming she was the victim of an Asian grooming gang
Mr Ramzan, whose daughter is the same age as his accuser, had to spend 36 hours in police custody after he was arrested on his way to a cash and carry in July 2019.
Williams falsely claimed that the father had groomed her since she was 12 and beat her badly, before trafficking her to Amsterdam to be sold at a slave auction for €25,000.
Mr. Ramzan was finally able to prove to the police that he was in a B&Q at the time of the “abduction” of the young woman.
Williams began her campaign in May 2020 with a 1,300-word Facebook post, claiming she was the victim of an Asian grooming gang.
The post included heartbreaking footage of her being attacked and receiving over 100,000 shares from the public and celebrities.
Mr Ramzan said: ‘I was abused. There were children shouting “rapist” and “pa*i” at me and throwing stones at me.
“I wanted to kill myself and I came close to suicide twice.”
Meanwhile, Mr Ramzan is also considering taking action against celebrities and other public figures who spread the woman’s claims on social media.
“I think I have PTSD, it broke me emotionally. I am still in tears,” he said.
Mr. Ramzan’s mother died before seeing him cleared.
However, he said he had forgiven Williams and would agree to meet her in jail if she showed remorse.
“As a father, I think she deserves a chance,” he said.
Cumbria Police acknowledged the impact of the case, but said the allegations of abuse needed to be fully investigated.
