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Survivors 'betrayed' after rapist fled to Pakistan while on bail

Survivors 'betrayed' after rapist fled to Pakistan while on bail
BBC News Wednesday 07 October 2026, 05:10 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.

Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.
Pakistan (LOCATION) Amar Ilyas (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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