Kidnap Gang Sentenced After Brutal 20-Hour Ordeal
Ten men and one woman have finally been sentenced for a chilling kidnapping that left their victim held captive for over 20 hours. The last two culprits were handed down jail terms today, Thursday 24 February, at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
National Manhunt Ends in Convictions
The victim was snatched between Friday 28 and Saturday 29 February 2020, eventually escaping from a Nottingham hotel. Detectives from the Central Specialist Crime unit pieced together the case by sifting through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage spanning London and Nottingham.
After a relentless seven-month manhunt, all 11 suspects were tracked down. They were charged with kidnap and false imprisonment. Despite some denying their guilt, all were convicted on 30 July 2021 after a two-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Harsh Sentences for Kidnap Ring
- Mohammed Jahidul Rahman, 24, Sawbridgeworth – 8 years
- Abdur Rahat, 25, Tower Hamlets – 8 years
- Yusef Miah, 35, Bethnal Green – 6 years
- Hiron Miah, 26, Bethnal Green – 10 years (kidnap, false imprisonment, witness intimidation, drug possession)
- Fahim Ahmed, 23, Bethnal Green – 6 years
- Suhayl Hussain, 27, Nottingham – 5 years 4 months
- Mohammed Nahidur Rahman, 26, Sawbridgeworth – 7 years 2 months
- Fatah Al-Hussain, 27, Tower Hamlets – 7 years 2 months
- Mohammed Sadek Miah, 24, Bethnal Green – 6 years
- Dildar Kibria, 29, Tower Hamlets – 4 years 9 months
- Fahima Aktar, 25, Bethnal Green – 18-month suspended sentence
Detective Praises Team’s Determination
Detective Constable Carl Stallabrass, from the Met’s Flying Squad, said: “This was a brazen offence, committed in broad daylight which subjected the victim to a terrifying ordeal lasting over 20 hours. I hope these sentences provide some comfort after he was forced to re-live events at trial, despite there being an overwhelming body of evidence. These convictions are a testament to the dedication, tenacity and willingness of the investigation team.”
