Offences included causing the prostitution of girls under the age of 18, administrating drugs for the purpose of rape, trafficking, grooming and rape.
The men, who are aged between 21 and 37, were arrested following an investigation by Operation Bullfinch, which involved officers with Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire County Council’s children, education and families department.
The operation was set up to rescue and support victims of child exploitation and secure convictions. The arrests relate to alleged offences against 24 girls, aged between 11 and 16 in Oxford.
Councillor Louise Chapman, Oxfordshire’s cabinet member for children, young people and families, said: "This prompt action allowed children’s social care workers to work in close partnership with Thames Valley Police, with officers from the county council being seconded to the police, working from police premises.
"The county council has assisted in what has been a complex investigation leading to today’s (22 Mach) events. Its focus has been, and will continue to be, on the care for alleged victims."
The work of Operation Bullfinch was praised by Peter Davies, chief executive of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, which is assisting police in Oxfordshire with their investigation.
He said: "Tackling this devastating form of child abuse is challenging for police forces and other agencies so I’d like to congratulate Thames Valley Police on these arrests.
"Staff from the centre will continue to work with Thames Valley Police to assist the officers involved in this investigation in any way possible, including offering support for ongoing engagement with victims and potential victims."
