Gloucester based Imam Ebrahim Yusuf Kazi, 67 years old, has been found guilty of a number of sexual offences against young girls who were under the age of 13.
The offences took place at Swindon's Broad Street Mosque, and were carried out between 1979 and 1986.
Kazi carried out assaults on 3 girls over this period, and was subsequently convicted by jury of 5 indecent assaults on 3 girls who were aged under 13.
His crimes came to light after one of his victims contacted Wiltshire police.
Sentencing will take place at Swindon Crown Court on November 2nd.
"The offences took place in the 1980s when Kazi was the Imam at the Broad Street Mosque in Swindon. As an Imam, Kazi was in a position of responsibility and trust, a position which he abused for his own gratification" said investigating officer Dawn Simmonds.
"Not only did he subject these children to these despicable acts but he has shown no remorse for his actions, having now also put them through the ordeal of a trial".
*Hat tip to Runic again for bringing this story to our attention. If there's ever an SWN award for providing us with useful stories, you're well out in the lead mate, wish there were more hours in the day to cover them all. If you're at the 22nd conference I'll buy you a pint. Thank you :)
Gloucester based Imam Ebrahim Yusuf Kazi, 67 years old, has been found guilty of a number of sexual offences against young girls who were under the age of 13.
