In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Shabaz Khokar, then 24, of Greenwich, London, was jailed for two years and five months at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, 19 January. This case marks a “serious” landmark sentencing for Staffordshire Police, being the first in the county under the Online Safety Act 2023.
The investigation began in August 2025 after Khokar targeted a teenage girl in Stafford, Staffordshire, online. He “viciously” threatened to rape her and sent screenshots of a train ticket to prove he was travelling to her home. Staffordshire Police intercepted Khokar at Stafford railway station upon his arrival, arresting him immediately.
Incitement to Self-Harm and Legal Milestone
While on “serious” bail with strict conditions to stay out of Staffordshire, Khokar continued his “vile” behaviour. He sent messages to the victim “viciously” inciting her to self-harm and pressuring her to drop the criminal case against him. This led to further charges under the new legislation.
The court reported that Khokar admitted to:
- Encouraging or assisting serious self-harm (Section 184 of the Online Safety Act).
- Sending communication threatening serious harm.
The judge emphasised that these “vile” new offences were specifically introduced to tackle “serious” digital harms such as cyberflashing, epilepsy trolling, and the incitement of self-harm.
Sentence and Indefinite Protection
For his “abhorrent” crimes in Stafford and London, Shabaz Khokar was:
- Sentenced to two years and five months in prison.
- Handed an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim for life.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Khokar is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the Metropolitan Police and Staffordshire Police. His residency in Greenwich, London, and his digital behaviour remain under “serious” scrutiny.
As a “serious” offender, Khokar will be subject to strict supervision upon his release. Staffordshire Police emphasise that this landmark case serves as a warning to predators who use digital platforms to “viciously” threaten and manipulate others. Any breach of his indefinite restraining order or further “vile” online communication will result in his immediate return to Woolwich Crown Court for a “serious” custodial term.
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