The investigation into him had been closed for nine years
A psychotherapist who sexually assaulted two of his patients during treatment sessions at his North London practice has been jailed for three years and nine months. An earlier investigation into the psychotherapist had been closed for nine years due to lack of evidence, but after receiving new reports, Met Police detectives reopened it.
He was sentenced to three years and nine months at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, December 9. He has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and has received a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Mustafa was previously found guilty of seven counts of sexual assault, including sexual touching, following a two-week trial at the same court. The offences were committed at Mustafa’s practice in North London.
Detective Sergeant Myles Bossman, who led the Met’s investigation, said: “Mustafa is a calculated individual. He took advantage of women who were seeking his support for his own sexual gratification, under the guise of medical treatment.
“I want to thank each of the victims for their support and commend their immense courage and bravery in supporting the investigation and providing evidence in court. I hope that today’s sentencing will help to provide closure and strength, knowing that by making a report against Mustafa they have helped to protect other potential patients from becoming victims.
“If you recognise Mustafa’s offending and believe you, or someone you know, may have been a victim, please contact 101 or make a report online, referencing 01/YE/10292/24.
“Today’s sentencing shows that regardless of the amount of time passed, reports will be taken seriously, victims will be supported, and those responsible for committing violence against women will be brought to justice.”
In August 2016, police received a report of sexual assault from a patient of Mustafa, who had attended his practice. An investigation began, and Mustafa was arrested and interviewed by officers the same month. Officers found that Mustafa had repeatedly sexually assaulted the victim; however, no further action was taken by the CPS at the time.
Four years later, a second victim made a report to police that she had been sexually assaulted by Mustafa on two separate occasions when she attended his practice. Mustafa used highly sexualised language, massaged the victims’ breasts under the pretext of ‘complementary therapy’, and pressed his erect penis into the victim.
A new investigation started, and Mustafa was arrested and interviewed on February 26, 2021. Officers investigating the report noticed the similarities between this and the offending described in the original report. Officers oversaw the reopening of the original investigation, and the victim was contacted by specially trained officers who provided support.
Police reviewed witness statements and digital evidence relating to both victims, while seeking advice from experts within the fields of psychotherapy, physiotherapy, and acupressure respectively.
Mustafa was voluntarily interviewed on January 20, 2023 and subsequently charged on January 23, 2024. Following Mustafa’s sentencing, detectives are appealing for any further potential victim-survivors to come forward.
If you wish to speak to Met detectives or make a report relating to Mustafa, you can do so by contacting police on 101 and quoting 01/YE/10292/24. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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