The leader of a grooming gang which preyed on 100 girls could be freed from jail in months.

Ahdel Ali headed a gang which abused girls as young as 13.

Married abuser Ali, now 38, was jailed for 26 years in 2012.

He was freed in 2020 after serving eight years, but was later recalled in 2021 for breaching his bail conditions.

His brother, nicknamed “Max”, was jailed for 14 years in 2012 for causing and controlling “child prostitution” and trafficking for sexual exploitation.

Mubarek and Ahdel Ali targeted at least 100 vulnerable teenagers alongside five other men in their sick abuse gang.

Last year, Mubarek was jailed for an additional 12 years. He is said to want to “sit out” his full jail sentence instead of showing remorse and accepting treatment.

Ahdel Ali was jailed for 26 years in 2012

GB News can reveal that Ahdel Ali is now back in the Parole process and could be freed this year.

In a statement, a Parole Board spokesman said: “We can confirm the parole review of Ahdel Ali has been referred to the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice and is following standard processes.

“Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.

“A panel will carefully examine a huge range of evidence, including details of the original crime, and any evidence of behaviour change, as well as explore the harm done and the impact the crime has had on the victims.

The gang was headed by Mubarek Ali (pictured) and his brother Ahdel

“Members read and digest hundreds of pages of evidence and reports in the lead up to an oral hearing.

“Evidence from witnesses such as probation officers, psychiatrists and psychologists, officials supervising the offender in prison, as well as victim personal statements may be given at the hearing.

“It is standard for the prisoner and witnesses to be questioned at length during the hearing, which often lasts a full day or more.

“Parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. Protecting the public is our number one priority.”

At the oral hearing, the parole chair may decide to hold an in-person hearing, they could also direct his release or refuse it.

Telford is one of the worst towns affected by the abuse gangs scandal.

Up to 1,000 girls were abused in the town over four decades, including in nearby Wellington, where girls were brazenly targeted by the gangs.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “This sick paedophile deserves to stay in prison.

“He led a gang abusing 100 girls as young as 13. He was part of the rape gang scandal, where the majority of perpetrators were of Pakistani origin.

“If this contemptible individual has dual nationality or any overseas nationality and can be deported, that should be actively pursued.”