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Bungled Assassination Plot Leads to Jail Time
A father and son hired a female assassin to carry out a revenge attack that was foiled by a jammed gun. They were both jailed for their roles in the conspiracy.
English
United Kingdom
JusticeUkCrimeMurderConspiracyRevenge
Birmingham Crown CourtCrown Prosecution ServiceWest Midlands PoliceDerbyshire Police
Mohammed AslamMohammed Nabil NazirAimee BetroSikander AliAslat Mahumad
- What event triggered the revenge attack?
- The attack stemmed from a prior violent confrontation at Mr. Mahumad's clothing boutique in 2018, which resulted in injuries to Aslam and Nazir. This fueled their desire for revenge.
- What were the sentences handed down to the convicted individuals?
- Nazir received a 32-year sentence, while Aslam received 10 years. Nazir's additional sentences for firearm possession, perverting justice, and illegally importing firearms will run concurrently.
- Who were the individuals involved in the assassination plot, and what were their roles?
- Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nabil Nazir hired Aimee Betro, a US woman, to carry out a revenge attack on a rival family. The attack was bungled when the gun jammed, but the pair were jailed for conspiracy to murder.
- What was the intended target of the attack, and were there any other attempts to harm them?
- The intended target was Aslat Mahumad, whose home was later shot at. An earlier attempt was made to lure Mr. Mahumad to a meeting under the guise of a car sale, but he didn't attend.
- What is the current status of Aimee Betro and what was the judge's assessment of the incident?
- Aimee Betro, the hired assassin, is still facing extradition proceedings in the UK. The judge noted that the attack was a well-planned conspiracy, and only sheer chance prevented a killing.