Abdul Kadir, 54, of Crwys Terrace, Penlan, admitted three counts of rape of a child under 13 and four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. The offences took place between October 2024 and January 2025.
Swansea Crown Court heard Kadir abused the girls on multiple occasions in the prayer room of his house. Prosecutors said he began by kissing and touching them before progressing to rape.
Threats to silence victims
The court was told Kadir used “cruel threats” to ensure the girls’ silence, warning one that if she told anyone she would end up in a brothel, and telling another she would no longer be able to wear her hijab or eat halal food.
The abuse came to light when the victims disclosed what had happened and police were alerted. Forensic evidence, including semen matching Kadir’s DNA on the children’s clothing, supported their accounts.
Statements from foster carers and a social worker described the “overwhelming psychological and emotional trauma” caused. The girls now suffer panic attacks, nightmares and flashbacks, and have been left fearful of all men.
Judge: “Depths and depravity”
Sentencing, Judge Geraint Walters told Kadir he had used the girls as “sexual slaves” and caused “unspeakable mental and physical harm”.
“Rarely do the facts reveal such depths and depravity,” he said. “You have caused irreparable harm and effectively handed them a life sentence from which they will never escape.”
The judge said the fact much of the abuse happened in a room designated for prayer “almost makes it more unspeakable” and noted Kadir had shown “not a hint of remorse”.
Kadir was sentenced as an offender of particular concern to 19 years in custody plus a 12‑month licence period. He will be on the sex offenders register for life and is subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.
Police: “Depraved individual”
Detective Constable Angharad Sanders, of South Wales Police, said:
“Abdul Kadir is a depraved individual who subjected two children to some of the most horrific sexual crimes imaginable. It is impossible to imagine the level of lasting impact that Kadir’s actions will have upon the children and their life going forward. We are so pleased that he will no longer be on the streets to pose a threat to children for years to come.”
Police urged survivors of sexual abuse to seek support, whether or not they feel ready to report to police. Information and details of support services are available via the South Wales Police website.
