November 7th 2024.
Today, two men, Mohamed Aslam and Mohammed Nazir, were sentenced to prison for plotting to murder a clothing shop owner. It all started when Nazir, 30, and his father Aslam, 56, hired an American hitwoman, Aimee Betro, to carry out the hit on Sikander Ali in Birmingham in 2019. The court heard that Betro, who had a disguise of a hijab, attempted to shoot Ali outside his father's home in Acocks Green. However, her gun jammed and the attempt was unsuccessful.
After a thorough investigation, Nazir and Aslam were found guilty of conspiracy to murder and were given lengthy sentences. Nazir received 32 years in prison, while his father was ordered to serve 10 years. Betro, on the other hand, managed to escape back to the US after the failed execution, but she was later linked to the father-son duo. She was eventually located in Armenia and is currently facing extradition proceedings to the UK.
It was revealed that Betro and Nazir had met at a hotel prior to the hit, as they allegedly had a dispute with Ali and his father. Describing the terrifying incident, Ali said that he had noticed a Mercedes parked in a strange location and saw someone in a hijab getting out of the car and aiming a gun at him. He immediately got back into his car out of fear and shut the door.
Betro, who had returned to the house later that day in a taxi, fired three shots through the windows, but luckily, no one was injured. Ali's father also received threatening texts after the failed attempt. The police of Armenia confirmed that Betro, who is 44 years old, was wanted in the UK for conspiracy to commit murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
Hannah Sidaway, a representative from the Crown Prosecution Service, stated that this was a well-planned attack against the victim's family, with the offenders trying to cover their tracks by using a third party and burner devices. She also mentioned that their intention to kill was evident in the plan to discharge a loaded firearm. The investigation involved collaboration between law enforcement agencies from different countries, and the convictions and sentences serve as a reminder of the consequences of using deadly weapons on the streets. The authorities will continue to work together to bring such criminals to justice.
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