Islamic preacher Khandaker Rahman on trial for mosque rape

November 25, 2020   

(BBC) An Islamic preacher accused of raping a young girl was arrested 15 years later after she identified him on YouTube, a court heard.

The woman only knew her alleged attacker as “The Imam” before going on the internet to find Khandaker Rahman, 64, Swansea Crown Court heard.

The alleged victim said she was left feeling guilty and wanted closure after being raped in a mosque in south Wales.

Mr Rahman, of Cwmdu, Swansea, denies rape and two sexual assaults.

The woman saw a “side profile” picture of him on YouTube and took a screenshot to police, the court heard.

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