Waleed Nasir, a mathematics instructor, has been convicted for participating in sexual conduct with a 16-year-old female student.
Waleed Nasir, 26 (DOB 25/2/1998) of Croydon, admitted guilt to one charge of inciting a minor to engage in sexual activity while in a position of trust and three charges of sexual conduct with a child while in a position of trust.
He received a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Guildford Crown Court on 18 November.
Waleed Nasir was mandated to do rehabilitation activities and perform 200 hours of community service, in addition to being registered as a sex offender and subjected to a sexual harm prevention order for a duration of seven years.
During his tenure as a teacher, Waleed Nasir would initially select his victim to aid him with assignments, which rapidly progressed to him transporting the victim in his car to engage in sexual activities with her.
Waleed Nasir’s offending was spotted in April 2023 by vigilant staff at the Travelodge hotel in Whyteleafe, where Nasir had booked a room. Travelodge employees undergo training about the signs of child exploitation and staff were immediately and rightly concerned when he attempted to check in with a 16-year-old girl.
Thinking quickly, they stalled the check in and called police. Nasir was arrested but initially denied any wrongdoing and asked a friend to lie on his behalf. His crimes were proven however, not least by the many sexualised messages he was found to have exchanged with his pupil.
Detective Constable Michael Barker from Surrey Police’s child abuse team, which lead the investigation said: “As a recently qualified teacher, Waleed Nasir would have had the most up to date safeguarding training so would undoubtedly have been aware he was committing a serious crime against a vulnerable young person who was under his care. Despite that, Nasir took advantage of his position of authority.
“I want to pay tribute to the fast-acting staff at Whyteleafe Travelodge. They did exactly the right thing and have helped prevent any future offending by Waleed Nasir. I would ask anyone who is suspicious that child sexual exploitation could be taking place to contact police.
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