Dangerous gang from London subject of Serious Crime Prevention Orders to ensure the safety of the community

Serious Crime Prevention Orders have been imposed on an Organised Crime Group (OCG) who were jailed for the kidnap of a Cardiff man.

The case was described as one of the UK’s most complicated kidnap investigations in recent times.

In December 2020, a 22-year-old man was kidnapped from Clifton Street, Splott, to a flat in Pendwyallt Road, Whitchurch, where he was tortured and threatened by the armed gang.

The victim was taken to a flat in Hemel Hempstead where he was held until he was safely rescued as a result of a joint investigation with several police forces and the National Crime Agency.

During a court hearing, the victim said: “The police saved my life. I don’t believe I would have been alive unless the police came that day. I’m 100% sure. I don’t know what the reason they wanted me dead, but I’m 100% sure I would not be alive."

In October 2023, nine men were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court to a total of 116 years in custody for the kidnap.

Seven of the nine men now face strict restrictions in their personal lives when they are released from prison following Serious Crime Prevention Orders imposed by Newport Crown Court this week.

The aim of a Serious Crime Prevention Order is to restrict an offender’s ability to plan, fund and commit serious crimes in the future. 

For example, the orders limit how much money they can be in possession of, how many communication devices they have access to, how many bank accounts they have, where they live, and what vehicles they drive.

Orders were imposed on:

• Fortune Lawson, 28, from Ealing, London, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence.
• Davood Assadpour, 34, from Harrow, London, serving a 15-year prison sentence.
• Micaiah Marley, 31, from Watford, serving a 15-year prison sentence.
• Arnold Fumumeya, 28, from Harrow, London, serving a 13-year prison sentence.
• Alexis Mutesa, 28, from Brent, London, serving a 13-year prison sentence.
• Gideon Lawson, 25, from London, serving a 12-year prison sentence.
• Denis Delishaj, 26, from Harrow, London, convicted of blackmail, and was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

All seven men must register with police the details of any vehicles they have access to and any change of address.

They must not be in possession of more than £1k cash without good reason and must inform the police of its purpose.

The orders will commence upon their release from custody and will be in place for the maximum duration of five years.

Here's a reminder of the investigation from when the OCG were sentenced: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/hyd-oct/organised-crime-group-sentenced-to-a-total-of-116-years-in-custody-for-a-cardiff-kidnap/