MALIK AHMED, EX-MILTON KEYNES RESIDENT, CONVICTED OF SEXUAL OFFENSES IN UK

In a case that has once again cast a shadow over the reputation of Milton Keynes officials, Malik Ahmed, an asylum seeker from Pakistan, has been convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses after his arrival in the United Kingdom.

Ahmed’s journey to the UK was facilitated by a character reference provided by former Milton Keynes Mayor, Councillor Subhan Shafiq. Shafiq, who previously held the mayoral office, vouched for Ahmed during his application process to immigrate from Pakistan, believing him to be a suitable candidate for entry into the country.

However, the reality of Ahmed’s conduct starkly contrasted with the trust placed in him. Following the approval of his immigration application, Ahmed was arrested and subsequently convicted on four counts of serious sexual assault. The court found that two of these offenses involved a girl under the age of 16, highlighting the severity and disturbing nature of his crimes.

Currently, Malik Ahmed is serving a five-year prison sentence for his offenses. Additionally, he has been mandated to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life, a measure that underscores the gravity of his crimes and the potential risk he poses to the community.

The case drew significant media attention and public concern, especially given the prior involvement of local officials. Shafiq, who resigned from his position as Mayor of Milton Keynes in August amid revelations that he had vouched for a taxi driver, Nadeem Ahmed Kiani, who was a convicted rapist with four previous convictions for sexual offenses. Kiani, along with an accomplice, had a history of threatening women with weapons before assaulting them, further tarnishing the reputation of those associated with him.

Despite stepping down from his mayoral role, Shafiq has refused to resign from his position as a councillor, and his political party has reportedly encouraged him to remain in office. The incident has sparked ongoing debates about vetting procedures for asylum seekers and the responsibilities of public officials in safeguarding community safety.