ZAHIDUL ISLAM

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse

Caution

Zahidul Islam is wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a female patient at a major hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1996. Authorities believe that while practicing medicine at this hospital, Islam gave the victim patient some medication to make her groggy and then forcibly raped her. The victim was recovering from surgery when she was assaulted in her hospital room. After state charges were filed against Islam, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in July of 1997.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: asian
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 160 lbs
Age: 71
Date(s) of birth used: October 1, 1955
Place of birth: Bangladesh
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Scars and marks: None known
Occupation: Medical Doctor
NCIC: W013165275

Field offices

Philadelphia · NY · PA

Possible locations

New York · Pennsylvania · BGD · CAN

Remarks

Islam has ties to New York State and Montreal, Canada. He has a medium complexion and may wear glasses. He may be traveling with his wife, who is also a physician.

Poster files

English Poster

Posted Aug 31, 2010 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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