Elon Musk calls for a national inquiry into the grooming gang scandal in the UK as the demand for action grows.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is advocating for a new investigation into child abuse by grooming gangs and even suggesting that King Charles III should intervene.

"On Friday, Musk declared the scandal "the worst mass crime against the people of Britain ever" and called for a national inquiry."

For years, the U.K. has grappled with the disclosure that numerous grooming gangs, frequently comprised of men of South Asian or British Pakistani descent, abused children for extended periods in cities and towns such as Rochdale, Telford, Manchester, and Rotherham across the north of England.

The 2014 independent review of grooming in Rotherham revealed that most perpetrators were of Pakistani descent and stated that it was "difficult to put into words the horrific nature of the abuse that child victims endured."

"Numerous male perpetrators raped girls as young as 11, trafficking them to different towns and cities in the north of England, where they were abducted, beaten, and intimidated. Some were doused in petrol and threatened with being set alight, threatened with guns, made to witness brutally violent rapes, and intimidated into not telling anyone."

The report revealed that approximately 1,400 children were abused from 1997 to 2013. Additionally, it emphasized that abuse is not limited to the past and persists to this day.

The report revealed that police did not prioritize abuse cases and neglected to act. Additionally, at least one report was suppressed, and others were ignored by local authorities. Some did not believe the information, while others were intimidated by political correctness.

The staff expressed their anxiety about identifying the ethnic backgrounds of perpetrators, fearing being labeled racist, while others recalled clear instructions from their managers not to do so.

In Telford, a review found that a significant number of cases involved men identified as "Asian" or "Pakistani," prompting concerns among authorities that the allegations could spark a "race riot." Meanwhile, a broader Home Office report in 2020 revealed that while high-profile cases have primarily involved men of Pakistani ethnicity, research shows that group-based child sex exploitation offenders are most commonly White.

The scandal was perceived by many as prioritizing multiculturalism and political correctness over the well-being of British children and the pursuit of justice for criminals.

In July 2022, local politicians in Oldham requested a government inquiry into child abuse after the Home Office. A 2022 report revealed that local agencies failed children in Oldham between 2011 and 2014. Despite "legitimate concerns" that the far-right would exploit "the high-profile convictions of predominantly Pakistani offenders across the country," the report found no cover-up.

In October, the Home Office Minister Jess Phillips replied to the request, stating that any such investigation should be conducted locally.

The Home Office spokesperson assured the outlet that the survivors of child sexual exploitation are at the center of their efforts to end it. Regardless of any future investigations, their wishes will always be the top priority, and they will not break their promise.

"Children were ignored or dismissed, resulting in terrible mistakes in the past," they acknowledged.

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party Leader, slammed that response and demanded a full national inquiry into the "rape gangs scandal."

"It is high time for a comprehensive national investigation into the rape gangs scandal," she stated on X. "Despite trials occurring across the country in recent years, no one in authority has connected the dots."

She stated that 2025 is the year when justice will be served for the victims.

Musk, appointed by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, supported calls for King Charles III to intervene, stating that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service during the scandals, although the scandals mainly involved local authorities.

"Musk responded to the post by saying, "Yes, the King must step in.""

He stated that the government opposes an inquiry because it will reveal their complicity in the cover-up, as he said.

The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, responded to Musk's comments, stating that the government takes child abuse very seriously and reiterating that an inquiry in Oldham should be led locally.

"Elon Musk's criticisms, while misguided and uninformed, have potential to help tackle the serious issue. We are open to collaborating with him if he is willing to contribute his efforts."

The British government's Home Office was contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.