Convicted terrorist rearrested for backing extremist group after prison release
A 48-year-old man has admitted to supporting a banned extremist group just months after his release from prison. Mohammed Zahir Khan, previously convicted of terrorism offences, was arrested in March 2025 for breaching strict monitoring conditions. Khan was first jailed in 2018 for sharing extremist content online. He posted messages calling for violence against Shia Muslims, displayed an IS flag on Facebook, and reposted a tweet urging attacks on US military bases in Bahrain. Investigators later found pro-IS videos on his computer.
After serving a four-and-a-half-year sentence, he was released in December 2024. Authorities placed him under notification requirements and a Serious Crime Prevention Order, similar to restrictions imposed on registered sex offenders. These measures aimed to track his activities and prevent further offences. Despite meeting with counter-terrorism officers four times, Khan failed to disclose key details. He hid a mobile number, an email address, two cars, and a bank account. He also used the undisclosed email to apply for official documents, including a passport and driving licence. In March 2025, officers arrested him again. Khan later pleaded guilty to supporting a proscribed organisation, breaching his prevention order, and concealing personal information.
Khan now faces further legal consequences for his actions. The case highlights the ongoing monitoring of individuals convicted of terrorism-related crimes. Authorities continue to enforce strict measures to prevent reoffending and disrupt extremist activity.
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