In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Osman Awan, then 43, of Bradford, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to prison. On Tuesday, 10 February 2026, Awan appeared at Bradford Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to the sexual abuse of a child in the early 2000s.
The investigation established that the victim, known as Anna, was between the ages of 13 and 15 when she was targeted by Awan between 2002 and 2004. West Yorkshire Police launched an inquiry in 2019 after the victim reported the historical abuse. Awan pleaded guilty to one count of indecent assault and also admitted to unrelated offences, including harassment, modern-day slavery, and blackmail. This conviction marked the ninth man sentenced as part of this complex investigation.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the victim showed immeasurable courage and bravery during the long wait for justice. Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Greenbank noted that the case was incredibly sensitive and had involved years of painstaking investigation to bring the offenders to justice. The judge noted that the 13-year sentence reflected the severity of the historical sexual assault, combined with the additional serious criminal offences admitted by the defendant.
The judge noted that the convictions of Awan and his co-defendants send a clear message that historical abuse will be pursued regardless of how much time has passed. For his actions in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the court determined that a significant custodial term was necessary. The prosecution noted that the investigation utilised testimony and evidence spanning over two decades to secure the convictions.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Osman Awan was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 13 years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- Convictions: Indecent assault, harassment, modern-day slavery, and blackmail.
- Co-Defendants: Eight other men, including Raja Zulqurnean (23 years), Basharat Khaliq (21 years), and Mohammed Shezhad Hussain (12 years).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Awan is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by West Yorkshire Police and the prison estate. Due to the nature of the child sexual exploitation and modern-day slavery offences in Bradford, West Yorkshire, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a registered sex offender, Awan must comply with notification requirements regarding his future residence. Authorities in Bradford, West Yorkshire, state that the conviction of the ninth member of this group provides further closure for the victim. Any breach of his registration conditions or future licence terms will result in arrest and a return to Bradford Crown Court.
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