A man who was awarded an MBE for his services to the Blackburn community has been found guilty of six counts of sexual assault on a 25 year old woman.
Janaid Qureshi, 61,, of Queens Street, Blackburn, was arrested 29th Oct 2008 and later charged with six counts of sexual assault.
He has been found guilty following a week long trial at Bolton Crown Court.
Qureshi was a high profile man within the Blackburn community and at the time of his offences he worked as the Chief Executive of EMDA, the Ethnic Minority Development Agency within Blackburn - an organisation whose role it is to support and assist foreign nationals who move into the UK.
Detective Inspector Jill Johnston from the Force’s Public Protection Unit said: “I am delighted with today’s verdict and hope it sends out a strong message to people who behave in this way that it will not be tolerated.
“Qureshi abused his position of trust as a Chief Executive and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman who had only just arrived on the country.
“He lied throughout the trial and I would like to commend his victim’s bravery in coming forward and getting justice.”
Sentencing has been adjourned until 8th April.
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