Experienced prison staff were deceived when Junead Ahmed, who was awaiting sentencing for property fraud, walked out of HMP england/chelmsford/”>Chelmsford a free man. However, his escape plan unravelled when he attempted to use the same method to facilitate the release of two other inmates.
Failed Escape Attempts
Ahmed sought to break out Charlie Whittaker, imprisoned for his role in a violent incident that led to the death of 49-year-old Charlotte Whittaker, and Adam Mohamed, a drug dealer whom he befriended in prison. However, suspicions arose after an influx of letters, preventing the release of both men. Ahmed was subsequently apprehended and returned to custody.
Conspiracy Convictions
A total of six individuals have now been convicted for their involvement in this escape plot. Judge Mary Loram KC, presiding at Chelmsford Crown Court, characterised the scheme as “very meticulously planned.” Ahmed, 36, of Woodman Road in Brentwood, and Whittaker, 28, of Bemerton Gardens in cross/”>Kirby Cross, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to escape on September 9, 2023.
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Aaruan Noor Ali, 20, of Monteagle Avenue in Barking, the so-called “tech man” behind the operation, also admitted to the same charge. Whittaker’s mother, Charlotte, and Nazash Akhtar, 37, of Collerne Street in Harold Hill, pleaded guilty for their roles in facilitating the escape.
Further Charges and Sentencing
Mohamed, 29, of Wilds Rent in Bermondsey, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempting to escape from lawful custody on September 10, 2023. Judge Loram remarked that Ahmed had taken a particular interest in Mohamed, stating, “Adam Mohamed was somebody who Junead Ahmed looked kindly on during his time in prison.”
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