By Paul Joseph
A court in the UK has found Imam Abdul Halim Khan guilty of serious sexual crimes against underage girls.
The 54-year-old, residing on Old Forde Road in London, was convicted of 21 offenses, including nine counts of rape.
According to police, the abuse occurred over a span of more than ten years, from 2004 to 2015.
During this time, Khan allegedly exploited his role as a respected religious figure to earn the trust of families. Investigators reported that he claimed to possess spiritual powers and used threats against the victims’ families to manipulate and control the girls, some as young as 12.
The specific charges he was found guilty of include:
- Nine counts of rape
- Four counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13
- Five counts of rape of a child under 13
- One count of assault by penetration
He has been taken into custody and is set to be sentenced on May 14 at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Detective Sergeant Sara Yems, who oversaw the investigation, commended the seven women who came forward to report the abuse.
She emphasized the bravery it takes to speak out, particularly when the accused is viewed as a trusted member of the community. She expressed hope that their courage might inspire other victims to come forward.
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