Electoral Fraud - Convictions Gained

Six men from Slough have been convicted at Reading Crown Court following the unexpected election of a Conservative councillor for Central Ward in the Slough Borough Council local authority elections of 2007.

Raja Khan, who was the victorious candidate in the disputed election, along with accomplices Gul Nawaz Khan, Mohammed Khan, Arshad Raja, Mahboob Khan and Altaf Khan were all found guilty of a variety of charges which amounted to a conspiracy to rig the vote by registering large numbers of 'ghost' voters.

Conservative former deputy Mayor, Mohammed Aziz, was found 'not guilty' of involvement in the matter as the jury was unable to reach a decision. Prosecutors said they would not seek a retrial.

The six men will return to court on 1st May for sentencing.

Raja Khan has since been expelled from the Conservative party and is also likely to barred from standing as a candidate at future elections.

Oranjepan asks:
Will/should Slough Conservatives now reinstate Mohammed Aziz's membership?

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History: Electoral Fraud Case Opens