Survivors 'betrayed' after rapist fled to Pakistan while on bail
Summary
Amar Ilyas, a man convicted of sexually abusing five girls in Sheffield, fled to Pakistan while on bail before his trial. His victims feel betrayed because he kept his passport during the legal process, allowing him to leave the country and avoid his sentence so far.Key Facts
- Amar Ilyas was convicted of 20 sexual offences against five girls, committed between 2004 and 2007 in Sheffield.
- He was sentenced in his absence to at least 27 years in prison.
- He fled to Pakistan in July 2025 while on court bail and did not return for his trial.
- Ilyas was allowed to keep his passport during bail, which enabled him to travel abroad.
- His two younger brothers are also in prison for sexual offences.
- Victims say they feel unsafe and disappointed with the justice system for letting him keep his passport.
- The National Crime Agency is trying to bring Ilyas back to the UK for sentencing.
- The government said decisions about bail restrictions, like taking passports, are made by independent judges.
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