In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Huseyin Simsek, then 50, of Edinburgh, was missing after failing to appear for sentencing, and was reported to Police Scotland. On 2 December 2025, Simsek was convicted following a sheriff and jury trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sexual offences. Authorities reported that he was due to return to court for his final sentencing on 20 January 2026 but did not attend, prompting an urgent police search.
The investigation established that Simsek’s crimes involved a child of primary school age. Following his conviction, his name was immediately added to the Sex Offenders Register. The prosecution reported that Simsek has likely absconded to avoid the custodial sentence associated with his “vile” crimes. Police Scotland emphasised that he is currently considered a fugitive from justice and is being treated as a high-risk individual.
Investigative Detail and Public Warning
Police Scotland reported that Simsek is believed to be travelling in a white BMW 3 Series with the registration YA69 KWF. A public safety warning has been issued, with officers emphasising that members of the public should not approach him. The investigation reported that anyone who spots Simsek or the vehicle should contact authorities immediately on 999 or 101 to ensure he is returned to custody.
The judge at Edinburgh Sheriff Court had previously emphasised the severity of the offences, which necessitated his placement on the register prior to the final hearing. The prosecution emphasised that Simsek’s disappearance constitutes a further breach of the law and that significant resources are being deployed to locate him. For his crimes in Edinburgh, the court had been expected to deliver a significant custodial term to reflect the harm caused to the young victim.
Convictions and Statutory Status
For his crimes in Scotland, Huseyin Simsek is subject to:
- Status: Convicted and absconded (Failed to appear for sentencing).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated upon conviction in December 2025.
- Convictions: Sexual offences involving a child of primary school age.
- Vehicle Alert: White BMW 3 Series, Registration YA69 KWF.
Monitoring and Fugitive Search
Simsek is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). Due to his conviction involving a minor and his current status as a fugitive, his details have been circulated nationally to all ports and police forces.
Authorities in Edinburgh state that locating Simsek is a matter of urgent public safety. As a registered sex offender, his failure to maintain contact with the police is a criminal offence in its own right. The Public Protection Unit emphasised that they are working alongside transport police and border agencies to prevent him from leaving the country. Any individual found to be assisting Simsek in evading justice will also face prosecution for hindering a police investigation.
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