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Slavery Raid Suspect Banned From Seeing Children
11 May
Summary
- Suspect faces ban on unsupervised child contact.
- Arrest follows modern slavery and forced marriage allegations.
- Court order restricts suspect's movements and communications.
Sajid Khokhar, a 48-year-old British national, has been subjected to an interim Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) following his arrest on suspicion of human trafficking offences. The order prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with children. Khokhar was detained on May 7 as part of wider raids targeting a religious group in Crewe, the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
The investigation also encompasses allegations of sexual offences and forced marriage, reportedly occurring in 2023 and involving one woman from the group. While Khokhar was released on conditional bail, the STRO aims to ensure public safety and protect other members of the group. The court order imposes several strict conditions on Khokhar, including not entering Crewe, contacting the victim, and surrendering travel documents.
Cheshire Police emphasized that the investigation is focused on serious allegations and is not targeting the religion itself. Khokhar is due back in court on September 11 for further proceedings. The STRO will remain in effect until this date, with potential for further review.
