Elon Musk expresses shock on X over reports of Pakistani brothers raping boys inside a UK mosque, calling the news disturbing.
Tech magnate Elon Musk voiced his reaction—on social media—to a harrowing case emerging from the UK: the conviction of three Pakistani-origin brothers for grievous sexual abuse involving minors. Musk responded with the candid remark: “I don’t even know what to say anymore.” The incident spotlights the devastating scale of abuse and the broader societal implications.
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The Case: Miah Brothers’ Conviction
Three brothers—Shaha Amran Miah (49), Shaha Alman Miah (47), and Shaha Joman Miah (38)—were convicted at Preston Crown Court in February 2025 on more than 60 counts of child sexual offences committed between 1996 and 2010 Crown Prosecution ServiceSky News.
The judge described them as predatory, saying they treated their victims with “utter contempt” and stripped them of their childhoods Sky News. The abuse unfolded in two primary locations: a mosque in Leeds, where one victim was just seven years old, and a flat above their family’s takeaway in Barrow-in-Furness Sky News.
Sentencing included life terms with minimum of around 21–22 years for Amran and Joman, and a 10-year sentence for Alman Sky News.
Musk’s Response
Reacting to reports on the case, Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“I don’t even know what to say anymore.”
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His brief, emotionally raw response echoed a wider sense of collective shock at the sheer severity of the abuse and the chilling betrayal of trust involved.
Context: The UK’s Grooming Gang Crisis
Cases like this one have added to a broader, painful legacy of grooming gang scandals across parts of the UK. Historical cases in Rotherham, Rochdale, Oxford, Telford, and Huddersfield involved group-based child sexual exploitation, often perpetrated by men of Pakistani or South Asian backgrounds Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4.
Investigations—including the Jay inquiry (2014)—uncovered deep institutional failures: victims were ignored, police and local authorities were hesitant to act for fear of racial backlash, and hundreds of young girls suffered abuse over decades Wikipedia.
Public and Political Reaction
Musk’s posts reignited debate around how the UK has addressed these abuse cases. His pointed commentary on social media revived old tensions, casting a spotlight on institutional accountability and public safety. In other instances, Musk has criticized political leaders—such as Keir Starmer—for allegedly not taking meaningful action during their previous roles India TodayThe Times of Indiamint.
Meanwhile, civic leaders and advocacy groups implore continued focus on victim protection, judicial reform, and systemic transparency.
Conclusion
Elon Musk’s terse yet potent reaction—“I don’t even know what to say anymore”—captures a widespread emotional response to the Miah brothers’ horrific crimes. Beyond the courtroom, the case demands collective reflection: how can institutions, communities, and societies better safeguard children and confront deep-rooted failures?
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