Bilal Iqbal and Ummad Ahmed, master forgers from East London, received six-year sentences for creating over 40,000 counterfeit documents, including fake IDs for high-profile criminals. The National Crime Agency's investigation revealed their enterprise made over £1 million, exposing the men as facilitators of significant criminal activity. They were caught on the verge of fleeing to Dubai, with evidence of their operation including multiple fake IDs and a range of printing equipment. Their activities significantly impacted organized crime related to drug trafficking, highlighting the need to dismantle criminal support structures.
"These men ran an extremely lucrative illegal enterprise and operated as professional enablers at the heart of serious and organized crime."
"Iqbal and Ahmed produced and sold more than 40,000 falsified documents over an eight-year period, charging £70 for fake driving licenses, with extra costs for enhancements."
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