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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jordan Reynolds

Former imam convicted of multiple sexual offences after exploiting faith role

Abdul Halim Khan has been found guilty of 21 offences after abusing his position as a faith leader by pretending to have spiritual powers to coerce and sexually abuse girls as young as 12. - (Met Police/PA)

A former imam has been found guilty of 21 offences after exploiting his position as a faith leader to coerce and sexually abuse girls as young as 12.

Abdul Halim Khan, 54, of Old Forde Road, London, abused his respected standing within the local community to target multiple women and girls over 11 years between 2004 and 2015, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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