Tarkan Mustafa, 55, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison
A ‘calculating’ psychotherapist has been imprisoned for sexually assaulting patients whilst pretending it was ‘medical treatment’.
The North London therapist groped victims’ breasts and pushed his erect penis against them at his private therapy clinic in Ponders End.
Tarkan Mustafa, 55, of Woodlands Way, Southgate was sentenced to three years and nine months at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, December 9. Mustafa was previously found guilty of seven counts of sexual assault, including sexual touching, reports MyLondon..
The offences took place at Mustafa’s practice, Peace of Mind. Mustafa was imprisoned after the case, which had been closed for nine years due to insufficient evidence, was reopened following fresh reports.
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.”
Officers initially received a report of sexual assault from a patient of the therapist in 2016. He was arrested and a police investigation revealed that Mustafa had repeatedly sexually assaulted the victim on more than 10 occasions over 10 months; however, no further action was taken by the CPS at the time.
In 2020, a second victim came forward to report that she had been sexually assaulted by Mustafa during counselling sessions at his practice in 2014. The police stated that these incidents involved the use of highly sexualised language, inappropriate touching under the guise of ‘complementary therapy’ – typically involving acupressure and massage – and pressing his erect penis against the victim.
A fresh investigation was launched, leading to Mustafa’s arrest on 26 February 2021. However, due to ongoing enquiries, it wasn’t until January 2024 that charges were brought against the offender.
Det. Myles Bossman expressed his gratitude: “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.”
After Mustafa’s sentencing, detectives are urging any additional potential survivors to step forward. If you wish to speak with Met detectives or file a report relating to Mustafa, you can do so by ringing the police on 101 and quoting 01/YE/10292/24.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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