20 year prison sentence for man who raped and controlled women

A man has been jailed for 20 years for rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and stalking after four women spoke out about his dangerous and predatory behaviour.

Jamil Ahmed admitted committing offences against four victims, three from other police force areas and one who lived in Dyfed-Powys.

The 28-year-old, from Clydach in Swansea, was charged with rape and controlling and coercive behaviour against a woman from Llanelli, who described him as ‘intimidating’ and ‘frightening’.

Swansea Crown Court heard how the victim reported being raped by Ahmed while she was passed out. She only found out about the offence when he showed her a video of him having sexual intercourse with her as she slept.  

He also controlled aspects of her life, preventing her from speaking to other men, blocking family members from contacting her, shutting down her social media accounts, and threatening to harm people she knew.

He controlled her emotions and finances, and even slept outside her home, and near her children’s school so he would see her when she dropped them off in the morning.

After pleading guilty to three charges of rape, three charges of controlling and coercive behaviour, and one charge of stalking, Ahmed was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with an extended licence of eight years on release. He is also subject to an indefinite restraining order.

Officer in case DC Jack Herbert, of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: “Ahmed is a dangerous individual who showed calculated and predatory behaviour towards four women, leaving them in fear of his outbursts.

“I commend each of them for having the strength to speak out about him, and to report his criminal actions in order for us to investigate and bring him to justice. This has taken great courage, but it is thanks to them that he has received this lengthy prison sentence.

“I would encourage anyone living in a controlling relationship, or who has suffered a sexual offence, to reach out for help. Either report it to police, and we can ensure you receive the support you need during an investigation, or look to speak to a specialist service if you are not yet ready to report.”

You can find information about reporting rape and sexual offences, and contact details for support services here.