Speeding Scammer Caught Faking Evidence to Dodge Justice
Shah Osmani, 27, thought he could outsmart the law after clocking twice over the 30mph limit in his company Audi on Brighton’s Marine Parade in August 2020. But his web of lies soon unraveled.
Faking Documents and Finger-Pointing
After police sent a Notice of Intended Prosecution to Osmani’s employer, the company named him as the driver. Instead of owning up, Osmani tried to pin the blame on an innocent person. He gave fake addresses, used someone else’s old driving licence, and even forged insurance papers to back his story.
The so-called innocent party told Sussex Police they had no clue about the offences and confirmed they had returned their old licence to the DVLA before the speeding incidents. Meanwhile, the insurance company declared Osmani’s documents outright forgeries.
Voluntary Interview Turns Into Further Lies
At a voluntary police interview, Osmani claimed he’d lent the car to a friend while furloughed from work. But he couldn’t provide more than a first name—and refused to share any other details despite police prompts.
Justice Served: Jail and Fines
After a thorough investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service charged Osmani with perverting the course of justice. He pleaded guilty in November last year and faced sentencing at Lewes Crown Court in January.
Osmani was locked up for 20 weeks and hit with a £128 victim surcharge.
“Osmani went to extraordinary lengths to avoid two Notices of Intended Prosecution,” said investigating officer Christopher Raynor.
“He had three points on his licence at the time and a previously clean record. This sentence sends a clear message: those who try to deceive the police and courts will be caught and punished.”
Part of Larger Crackdown on Road Crime
Osmani’s conviction is linked to Operation Pinocchio, launched by Sussex Police in 2016. The initiative aims to:
- Boost road safety by tracking down offenders who lie to avoid prosecution.
- Stop law-abiding drivers from unknowingly committing serious crimes when trying to dodge speeding or red light offences.
