An investigation by the Metropolitan Police revealed that Abdul Halim Khan, a former Imam, faked spiritual powers to coerce and sexually abuse girls as young as 12, leading to his life sentence.

The BBC has reported on two victims who allege sexual assault by Imam Abdul Halim Khan, who reportedly told young girls they required "curing" from "bad spirits" and claimed to possess supernatural powers.

Abdul Halim Khan, a 54-year-old former East London imam, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of 21 sexual offenses, including rape and child rape, against seven victims over a decade, exploiting his religious authority and claims of 'jinn powers'.

Imam Abdul Halim Khan, who told young girls he was 'healing them from evil spirits,' has been sentenced to life in prison in London for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girls.