Four members of a criminal gang have been locked up for nearly 11 years after swiping and handling 50 luxury cars worth over £1 million. The lengthy police probe exposed a web of fraud, stolen goods, drug supply, and fake ID offences.
Six Years for Kingpin Ali Abbas
Ali Abbas, 31, from Mitcham, copped a six-year stretch at Chichester Crown Court on 27 January 2025. He admitted to conspiracy to handle stolen goods, fraud, transfer of criminal property, drug supply, and possession of fake ID.
Co-Conspirators Receive Varied Sentences
- Abdirahman Ismail, 34, Wallington – got 16 months suspended for two years after pleading guilty to similar charges, including drug supply.
- Rizwan Javid, 41, Chadwell Heath – sentenced to two years and eight months at Guildford Crown Court on 19 September 2025 for conspiracy to handle stolen goods, fraud, and transfer of criminal property.
- Hussain Kapadia, 34, Ilford – cuffed for two years and three months on the same date and charges as Javid.
Fifth Suspect Cleared
A fifth man’s trial went to jury at Guildford Crown Court last week. On 21 November, he was found not guilty of all charges.
