Surrey Police Bust £1 Million Luxury Car Cloning Gang
Surrey Police have smashed a ruthless organised crime syndicate that cloned and sold 50 luxury cars worth over £1 million. The Serious and Organised Crime Unit cracked the slick racket after a thorough investigation.
High-Tech Car Cloning Scam Run by Four Men
The gang used forged paperwork and cloned vehicle identities to pass off stolen motors to unsuspecting dealers. Phones seized from the suspects revealed a cache of messages about car models, prices, fake V5C documents, and photos of stolen luxury cars stashed in a secret workshop.
Meet the Crooks Behind the Scheme
- Ali Abbas, 31, Mitcham
- Abdirahman Ismail, 34, Wallington
- Rizwan Javid, 41, Chadwell Heath
- Hussain Kapadia, 34, Ilford
Guilty on All Counts – Jail Time Looms
All four pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handle stolen goods, fraud, and transferring criminal property. Abbas and Ismail also admitted to drug supply and possessing identity documents with intent.
Now, they face more than 10 years behind bars for their elaborate and costly scam.
