Quran Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography
Wisam Sharieff, a former Quran teacher at AlMaghrib Institute, has been arrested and charged with a serious felony involving a minor. Sharieff was terminated by the institute due to a violation of their code of conduct. According to reports, he’s being held in a Texas jail awaiting trial, deemed a flight risk due to the nature of the allegations.
Sharieff allegedly conspired to produce child pornography, with disturbing details emerging from court documents. His wife reported finding videos of a minor watching adult content on his phone. The accused allegedly encouraged harmful activities, claiming spiritual benefits.
AlMaghrib Institute expressed shock and horror, prioritizing student safety. Sharieff taught over 25,000 students worldwide, specializing in Quran recitation. The institute assures that the alleged crimes occurred outside their educational platform.
Referenece and Citations:
- Tribune – FBI investigates Texas Imam accused of making explicit videos with minor
- 5pilliars – quran teacher wisam sharieff arrested on child pornography charges
- Baptistnews – Imam and quran revolution founder wisam sharieff faces child pornography investigation