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Former East London Imam Convicted of 21 Sex Offences, Including Nine Rapes

Prosecutors say he exploited religious authority to coerce victims with threats of 'black magic'.

Overview

  • A jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court returned the guilty verdict on 13 February 2026 following a multi-victim trial.
  • The offences targeted seven women and girls over 2004–2015, with victims as young as 12, according to police and the CPS.
  • Khan lured victims to isolated locations and claimed possession by a jinn to justify assaults while warning of harm if they spoke out.
  • Police began investigating in February 2018 after a school disclosure, interviewing more than 50 witnesses and examining 10 phones before charging him in March 2023.
  • He is remanded in custody for sentencing on 14 May 2026, and detectives are seeking further information from the public under Operation Sparebank.