A depraved doctor is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being caught in a sophisticated police sting operation where he expressed his desire to sexually abuse a friend's young child.
Dr Ishtiaq Ali, a 36-year-old medic, was snared by undercover officers after he made a series of chilling requests to a person he believed was a fellow abuser. The harrowing conversation revealed his intent to commit unspeakable acts against a child.
The Chilling Conversation That Sealed His Fate
Ali, from Slough, was unaware that he was actually communicating with an undercover operative from the Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT). The investigation was launched after he initiated contact on an encrypted platform, seeking to share illegal material.
During the exchange, the doctor asked for permission to abuse the undercover officer's fictitious child. He callously discussed his horrific plans, stating his desire to commit acts that have left investigators horrified.
A Shocking Betrayal of Trust
The case has sent shockwaves through the medical community, highlighting a profound betrayal of the trust placed in healthcare professionals. Ali, who worked as a doctor, was in a position of utmost responsibility, making his actions all the more abhorrent.
Following the online conversation, police raided Ali's home. A forensic examination of his devices uncovered a cache of Category A child abuse images—the most severe kind—along with other illegal material.
Justice Served as Doctor Faces Reckoning
Dr Ishtiaq Ali appeared at Reading Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to a slew of charges, including:
- Attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence
- Making indecent photographs of a child
- Possessing extreme pornographic images
- Possessing prohibited images of a child
Judge Sarah Campbell remanded Ali into custody ahead of his sentencing next month, where he is expected to receive a substantial prison term. He has also been placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing work by dedicated police units to protect the most vulnerable in society and bring predators to justice, regardless of their profession or background.
