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Abdul Khan Sentenced to 9½ Years, Deported After Two-Thirds Served

8/10/2026

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Abdul Khan (asylum seeker) was sentenced to nine-and-half years for raping a 13-year-old girl on 10 August 2026.
A Nottingham Crown Court jury convicted Khan of rape, child grooming and perverting justice.
Judge Mark Watson ordered Khan’s deportation to Afghanistan after two-thirds of the sentence are served.
Prosecutor Kevin Jones said Khan used Snapchat as “Abs,” pretended to be 14, and DNA on the victim’s trousers matched him.

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Abdul Khan (asylum seeker) was sentenced to nine-and-half years for raping a 13-year-old girl on 10 August 2026.
A Nottingham Crown Court jury convicted Khan of rape, child grooming and perverting justice.
Judge Mark Watson ordered Khan’s deportation to Afghanistan after two-thirds of the sentence are served.
Prosecutor Kevin Jones said Khan used Snapchat as “Abs,” pretended to be 14, and DNA on the victim’s trousers matched him.