politics
April 30, 2026
Muslim cult members arrested in UK accused of slavery and sexual abuse
Police stormed the headquarters of an Islamic cult in the United Kingdom, arresting an international group of suspects in connection with alleged sexual abuse and other crimes.
TL;DR
- Police in Crewe, UK, raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL).
- Nine individuals from six different countries were arrested.
- Arrests were made in connection with allegations of serious sexual offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery.
- The investigation was reportedly launched after a former follower made allegations of rape and sexual abuse in 2023.
- The Ahmadi religion is described as a new age movement founded by Abdullah Hashem, blending various beliefs and unrelated to orthodox Islam.
- AROPL has global properties, including a U.S. headquarters in Reno, Nevada.
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