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Court records confirm that Khan, aged 54, was found guilty of 21 offences, including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual offences. The offences involved seven victims and were committed over a period between 2004 and 2015.
The court heard that Khan used his position as a trusted religious leader within the Muslim community to gain access to victims and isolate them. He met victims at secluded locations, including private flats and quiet areas, where the abuse took place.
Prosecutors stated that Khan manipulated victims by claiming he possessed spiritual or supernatural powers linked to “jinn,” and in some cases used threats of harm or “black magic” to silence them and prevent disclosure to families or authorities.
Evidence presented in court showed that victims included girls as young as 12. Khan was found to have committed multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against both children and young women during the period of offending.
Following a trial and conviction in February 2026, sentencing was delivered in May 2026, where the judge imposed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years before eligibility for parole.
During sentencing, the court described Khan’s actions as a sustained abuse of trust and authority, stating that he exploited his religious position to manipulate victims and commit repeated offences. Judges noted that the offending represented a prolonged pattern of predatory behaviour rather than isolated incidents.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that the investigation involved extensive police work, including witness testimony from multiple survivors and the review of digital evidence gathered during the investigation. Authorities said the case came to light after one of the victims disclosed the abuse to a school teacher, triggering a formal police inquiry.
Police described the victims as showing significant courage in coming forward, particularly given the position of authority held by the offender within their community. Investigators noted that many victims initially remained silent due to fear, shame, and manipulation linked to cultural and religious pressure.
The judge, in delivering sentence, condemned the abuse as a grave violation of trust, stating that Khan had used his status to target vulnerable individuals and exploit their beliefs for personal gratification.
Victim impact statements presented in court described long-term psychological trauma, fear, and coercion, with some survivors stating they felt unable to report the abuse at the time due to threats and manipulation.
The Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service have since highlighted the case as an example of institutional abuse of trust, noting that offenders in positions of authority can exploit religious or community influence to silence victims over long periods.
Authorities confirmed that Khan will serve a minimum of 20 years before being considered for parole, though he remains under a life sentence due to the severity and scale of the offences.
The case has drawn significant public attention in the United Kingdom, particularly due to the abuse involving minors and the offender’s role as a religious authority figure. Officials have reiterated the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and encouraging victims to report abuse regardless of the offender’s status.
Stone Reporters note that the conviction forms part of a broader series of high-profile sexual offence cases in the UK involving trusted community figures abusing positions of authority over extended periods.
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