A former East London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 21 sexual offences, including rape and child rape, against seven victims over a decade. He exploited his religious authority, claiming supernatural powers to manipulate and abuse vulnerable women and children. The case highlights safeguarding failures and barriers victims face when reporting abuse.
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Imam, 54, who claimed ‘jinn powers’ jailed for life over abuse crimes against women and girls
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