Guildford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 256 verdicts at Guildford Crown Court (Guildford, Guildford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 5 cases

Benjamin Whitcher

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Benjamin Whitcher, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was twice caught speeding on camera on the M3 in Sunbury, Surrey in April 2021. When contacted by police, he falsely claimed he was not the driver on both occasions. He resigned from the police ahead of a misconduct hearing.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of perverting the course of justice. Also disqualified from driving for six months after serving his prison sentence.

11 Jun 2026

Bridget Doherty

Supplying Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Bridget Doherty, aged 24, from Essex, played a closely connected role with Kenan Mitchell in running the 'Giant' county lines drugs network which supplied crack cocaine and heroin. Phone data showed her significant involvement alongside Mitchell. When arrested at her address, officers found 18.2 grams of cocaine and the main Giant line phone.

Played a closely connected role with Mitchell in running the 'Giant' line.

3 Jun 2026

Amish Patel

Supplying Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Amish Patel, aged 43, from Crawley, was involved in the 'Giant' county lines drugs network. He purchased phone top-ups for the drugs line and accompanied Jaipaul Johnson on trips to London to meet Kenan Mitchell. A search of his address uncovered his mobile phone, scales, a quantity of cocaine, a crossbow and a knuckle duster.

Purchased phone top-ups for the drugs line and accompanied Johnson on trips to London to meet Mitchell. Additional items found at his home included cocaine, scales, a crossbow and a knuckle duster.

3 Jun 2026

Jaipaul Johnson

Supplying Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jaipaul Johnson, aged 20, from Crawley, was identified as a runner for the 'Giant' county lines drugs network. Messages showed users arranging drug deals through the line, with locations then passed directly to Johnson. He purchased phone top-ups for the drugs line. When arrested, he was found in possession of 147 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, £370 in cash and several mobile phones.

Acted as a runner for the network; found with 147 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin, £370 in cash and several mobile phones upon arrest.

3 Jun 2026

Kenan Mitchell

Supplying Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Kenan Mitchell, aged 28, from Kent, was identified as a key figure in the 'Giant' county lines drugs network which supplied crack cocaine and heroin across Surrey and the South East. He was linked to four separate mobile phone numbers used for bulk marketing messages advertising Class A drugs. Analysis of his personal phone uncovered videos showing large amounts of cash, expensive watches and a lavish lifestyle. When arrested at the address of co-defendant Bridget Doherty, officers found the main drugs line phone and 18.2 grams of cocaine. Further searches at addresses linked to him uncovered between £20,000 and £30,000 in cash, 88.8 grams of cocaine, multiple mobile phones, scales, snap bags and handwritten telephone numbers consistent with drug supply.

Key figure in the 'Giant' county lines network. Linked to multiple phones and videos showing large amounts of cash and expensive watches.

3 Jun 2026

May 2026 4 cases

Eden Mander

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

In the early hours of 11 May 2025, Eden Mander drove a Toyota Yaris while over the legal alcohol limit at traffic lights on Epsom High Street, colliding with a stationary motorcycle. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing medical treatment. Mander's car overturned and struck another vehicle. He fled the scene without assisting victims or calling emergency services, but was later located by police and admitted driving. Roadside breath test indicated he was over the limit, and blood analysis later confirmed an alcohol level of 121mg per 100ml (legal limit 80mg). Forensic reconstruction estimated his level at the time of the crash was around 186mg per 100ml.

Also disqualified from driving for three years. Sentence for drink driving (four months) to run concurrently. Blood alcohol level confirmed at 121mg per 100ml, estimated at 186mg at the time of the crash.

28 May 2026

Mason Branch

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

22 months' imprisonment, suspended for two years

On 4 February 2026, police attended an address on the Watersedge estate, Epsom, following reports of suspected drug supply activity and concerns that a vulnerable resident was being exploited through cuckooing. Officers found a quantity of Class A drugs and items linked to drug supply. Mason Branch, 22, was arrested and later pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, and possession of heroin and crack cocaine. Analysis of his mobile phone uncovered bulk messages relating to drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. £1,520 in cash seized was forfeited and awarded to Chestnut Tree Children's Hospice. Also ordered to pay £187 in court costs.

22 May 2026

Darren Alleyne

Burglary *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Darren Alleyne, 44, of no fixed abode, used the rail network to target homes across Surrey and Sussex between July 2025 and March 2026. He travelled by train to towns including Woking, Horsham, Guildford, Reigate and Merstham, forcing entry into insecure or empty homes and stealing high-value items such as electronics and jewellery, which he sold for cash. He was arrested in Brighton after being identified via CCTV and doorbell footage. He was charged on 25 March 2026 and remanded in custody.

Pleaded guilty to 10 burglaries and two counts of fraud by false representation. Treated burglary as his job, using rail network to target homes.

15 May 2026

John Maddox

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

John Maddox sexually abused multiple children aged between eight and 15 at his home in Farnham between 1972 and 2004.

Found guilty of 20 offences. Described as a sexual predator by investigating officer.

5 May 2026

April 2026 3 cases

Bradley Hughes

Rape *

Sentence

24 years' imprisonment and eight years on extended licence

Bradley Hughes, 35, from Woking, raped, sexually assaulted and psychologically abused two women. In 2022, he focused abuse on one woman, threatening and controlling aspects of her life. On the evening of July 26, 2024, while staying at a hotel in London with another woman, he accused her of involvement with other men, threatened to kill her, her friends and former partners, kicked the hotel door causing damage. The victim barricaded herself in the bathroom and phoned hotel security. He subsequently appeared uninvited at her home multiple times and sent repeated abusive calls and messages.

Found guilty after a three-week trial of three counts of rape, one count of coercive and controlling behaviour, one count of stalking and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

30 Apr 2026

Joao Brandao Dos Santos

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Joao Brandao Dos Santos, 26, from Redhill, was stopped by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers on 2nd December 2025 in Guildford due to irregularities with the vehicle’s registration and insurance. Officers noted he was carrying two mobile phones and a substantial amount of cash. A search of the vehicle revealed a white sock containing multiple bags of cocaine. Further examination at his home address found digital scales, more cocaine totalling 16.14 grams, and additional cash of £1512.50.

Pled guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, driving without a valid licence, and insurance. Ordered to pay £228, with seized cash forfeited.

22 Apr 2026

Ernie Jones

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Between January 1, 2017, and June 11, 2025, Ernie Jones subjected the victim to repeated controlling and coercive behaviour, which had a serious effect on her. During that time, she was assaulted on multiple occasions. The court heard Jones punched and kicked the victim in the face, stamped on her head, threatened her with a knife and damaged her property, including her phone. He also subjected her to verbal abuse, prevented her from seeing her children and threatened to take them away or report her to social services. On February 23, 2025, Jones assaulted the victim while driving her car. She was in the passenger seat and two young children were in the back. After a disagreement about brambles damaging the vehicle, Jones began beating her while the car was stationary at traffic lights, causing injuries amounting to actual bodily harm. Jones was arrested on May 21, 2025, and released on conditional bail. Between May 19 and June 10, he breached those conditions on several occasions through repeated unwanted contact, leading to a stalking charge. His behaviour during that period included frequent communication, turning up unannounced at the family home, contacting relatives and making threats, causing the victim serious distress.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, actual bodily harm and stalking involving fear of violence. Also handed a restraining order until further notice.

15 Apr 2026

March 2026 1 case

Scott Brand

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Scott Brand, a 22-year-old from Epsom, Surrey, used false identities ('Oskar' and 'Damon') to target three teenage girls. He sexually assaulted and raped them, including choking with a metal object, attacks while unconscious or asleep, and a forced assault at a victim's home. The investigation began in June 2021, and after a four-year legal process, he was convicted of one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, and six counts of sexual assault.

Convicted after trial and retrial. 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order also imposed. Victims described profound trauma.

16 Mar 2026

February 2026 6 cases

Levi Burton

Sexual assault *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment and 5 years on licence

Levi Burton, 31, from Leatherhead, was arrested during the rescue of a 38-year-old kidnapping victim on April 27, 2025. He was involved in the abduction on April 26, 2025, where the victim was taken to Reigate, blindfolded, force-fed, and threatened with dogs, then to Farnborough for prolonged assault and sexual assault, which Burton carried out.

Found guilty of sexual assault; pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment and assaulting a police officer. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

23 Feb 2026

Lorna Swyer

Conspiracy to kidnap *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Lorna Swyer, 21, from Dorking, was involved in the abduction of a 38-year-old man on April 26, 2025. The group kidnapped the victim, took him to Reigate for force-feeding and threats with dogs, and then to Farnborough where he endured prolonged abuse including sexual assault.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and common assault.

20 Feb 2026

Reece Armstrong

Conspiracy to kidnap *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Reece Armstrong, 30, from Staines-upon-Thames, was involved in the kidnapping of a 38-year-old man on April 26, 2025. The victim was abducted by men wearing balaclavas, taken to an address in Reigate, Surrey, where he was blindfolded and force-fed, and threatened with agitated dogs. He was then taken to Farnborough for prolonged assault and sexual assault. The group subjected the victim to horrific torture including force-feeding and sexual assault.

Found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap, Section 18 assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon. Consecutive to an unrelated sentence of five years imposed in July 2025.

20 Feb 2026

Sebastian Love

Conspiracy to kidnap *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Sebastian Love, 21, from Merton, took part in the kidnapping of a 38-year-old man on April 26, 2025, by making ransom demands to the victim's brother. The victim was subjected to torture including being blindfolded, force-fed in Reigate, threatened with dogs, and sexually assaulted in Farnborough.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap. Made demand calls to the victim's brother for his release.

20 Feb 2026

Tarelle Thompson

Conspiracy to kidnap *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment and 5 years on license

Tarelle Thompson, 28, from Croydon, participated in the kidnapping of a 38-year-old man on April 26, 2025. The victim was taken to Reigate, Surrey, blindfolded, force-fed, and threatened with dogs, before being moved to Farnborough for prolonged assault and sexual assault as part of the group's torture.

Found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap and possession of an offensive weapon.

20 Feb 2026

Esosa Eguakin

Sexual assault *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Esosa Eguakin sexually assaulted two women on separate commuter trains between Hampshire and London. The first offence occurred on 21 August 2025 on a Fratton to London Waterloo service shortly after 7.15am, where he deliberately chose a seat behind a woman in her 30s and assaulted her during the journey. The second incident took place on 6 October 2025, just after 6am, on a train from Eastleigh to London Waterloo, where he assaulted another woman. When confronted, he claimed he had been trying to retrieve a dropped phone and refused to move away, prompting an off-duty police officer to escort him off the train at Woking and arrest him.

Admitted two counts of sexual assault at an earlier hearing. Five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed, restricting behaviour including ban on sitting or standing next to or opposite lone women.

10 Feb 2026

January 2026 6 cases

Brian Manders

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Brian Manders, a 79-year-old resident of Normandy in Surrey, was sentenced to 18 years in prison at Guildford Crown Court for a series of child sex abuse offences committed during the 1970s and 1980s. The court heard he carried out sustained sexual attacks on a young girl over several years before she reached 16, and forced another girl to be present during some of the assaults. He was found guilty on 18 counts following a trial. His prior criminal history included three cautions: two in 1992 for indecent assault against a child, and one in the 1970s for exposing himself.

Found guilty of 18 child sex abuse offences after trial. Aggravating factor: forced another girl to witness the abuse. Prior cautions for indecent assault and exposing himself. Victim impact statements described lasting mental and physical harm.

30 Jan 2026

Ben Price

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Ben Price, 45, of Guildford, was involved in handling stolen goods from an organised crime gang that targeted vehicles, machinery and small businesses in thefts worth more than £347,000. The group targeted building sites, car parks and residential driveways during hours of darkness, stealing high-value 4x4 vehicles like Land Rovers and Range Rovers, along with vans used to transport small plant machinery. Offenders used stolen 'mission vehicles' with cloned number plates that were changed regularly. Stolen items were left parked for several days before being moved.

Released at court after time served on remand. Involved in handling stolen goods from the organised crime gang.

27 Jan 2026

Freddie Stevens

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Freddie Stevens, 22, of Bordon, was part of an organised crime gang that targeted vehicles, machinery and small businesses in thefts worth more than £347,000. The group targeted building sites, car parks and residential driveways, stealing high-value 4x4 vehicles like Land Rovers and Range Rovers, along with vans used to transport small plant machinery. Offenders used stolen 'mission vehicles' with cloned number plates. While on bail, Stevens assisted in the theft of two Range Rovers used to ram into Clayden & Co Jewellers in Bognor Regis, stealing £30,000 worth of jewellery and causing £20,000 damage. DNA from blood splatter linked him to the scene.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal, burglary and theft of two motor vehicles. While on bail, involved in further theft of two Range Rovers used in a burglary at Clayden & Co Jewellers in Bognor Regis.

27 Jan 2026

James Sayers

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

James Sayers, 36, of Bramley, was part of an organised crime gang that targeted vehicles, machinery and small businesses in thefts worth more than £347,000. The group targeted building sites, car parks and residential driveways during hours of darkness, stealing high-value 4x4 vehicles like Land Rovers and Range Rovers, along with vans used to transport small plant machinery. Offenders used stolen 'mission vehicles' with cloned number plates that were changed regularly. Stolen items were left parked for several days before being moved.

Involved in organised crime gang targeting vehicles and machinery.

27 Jan 2026

James Smith

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

James Smith, 38, of Guildford, was part of an organised crime gang that targeted vehicles, machinery and small businesses in thefts worth more than £347,000. The group targeted building sites, car parks and residential driveways during hours of darkness, stealing high-value 4x4 vehicles like Land Rovers and Range Rovers, along with vans used to transport small plant machinery. Offenders used stolen 'mission vehicles' with cloned number plates that were changed regularly. Stolen items were left parked for several days before being moved.

Involved in organised crime gang targeting vehicles and machinery.

27 Jan 2026

Attila Nagy

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

1 year and 8 months imprisonment

On February 24, 2025, at around 5pm, Attila Nagy, driving a Mercedes C-Class, attempted to overtake a Honda Jazz on Woking Road in Guildford. While trying to return to the correct lane, he collided head-on with a BMW 3 Series, causing a three-vehicle collision. Nagy claimed he took evasive action to avoid a fox, but dash cam footage showed no fox and confirmed the dangerous overtake. The BMW driver suffered serious internal injuries requiring lifelong medication, while Nagy and the Honda driver were uninjured.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Showed no remorse and falsely claimed a fox caused the collision.

6 Jan 2026

December 2025 3 cases

Rishi Nayyar

Rape *

Sentence

12 years 6 months imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Nayyar, 40, from Ashford, non-recently raped child after meeting, buying gifts and paying for sexual activity. Investigation started April 2025 after mother reported. Denied in interview.

Found guilty of rape; pleaded guilty to three counts paying for sexual services of a child (3 years concurrent).

18 Dec 2025

Jamie Elliott

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment with an additional extended term of 5 years on licence

Jamie Elliott from Egham groomed his young victim by plying her with alcohol and showering her with gifts. He was found guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, one count of sexual assault, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. His crimes were discovered when explicit texts were found on the victim’s phone.

Found guilty after a two-week trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Investigating officer DC Hollie Grant hoped his time in prison would allow him to find remorse for his despicable actions.

15 Dec 2025

Aaron Austin

Concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a firearm *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Aaron Austin, 22, from Coulsdon, London, operated a county lines drug line across East Surrey, supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis since October 2024. The line was detected in late 2024 operating in Epsom, with bulk messages sent between November 2024 and February 2025. On February 17, 2025, he was arrested in Purley by Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. A search of an address in Redhill uncovered a firearm wrapped in a scarf, drug supply paraphernalia including a knife with white residue, and a large sum of cash. Videos showed Austin handling and discharging the firearm in public.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of criminal property and possession of a firearm. Described as a key conductor in a county lines drug network.

9 Dec 2025

November 2025 7 cases

Ben Belhaj-Farhat

Burglary of a dwelling *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

Ben Belhaj-Farhat, 38, of no fixed abode, was a passenger in a white Ford Transit van pursued by police on October 10, 2025, after it ran a red light in Addlestone. The van was driven extremely dangerously through Chertsey and Lyne and abandoned at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water. Belhaj-Farhat was found hiding in undergrowth nearby using police dogs and thermal imaging. The van contained a gun safe stolen from a burglary in Ockham earlier that day, where a homeowner's address was targeted at around 5pm, and a personalised birthday card with his picture linked him to the crime. He was arrested for conspiracy to burgle.

Also ordered to pay £228 in costs. Found in possession of cannabis.

28 Nov 2025

Charlie Stewart

Burglary of a dwelling *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

Charlie Stewart, 37, of Aboyne Drive, Raynes Park, drove a white Ford Transit van extremely dangerously through Surrey villages including Chertsey and Lyne after running a red light in Addlestone on October 10, 2025. He had no driver's licence and no insurance. The van was linked to a burglary in Ockham earlier that day where a gun safe containing an air rifle and cash was stolen from a homeowner's address. The van was abandoned at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, and Stewart was found hiding in undergrowth using police dogs and thermal imaging. A search of the van recovered the stolen gun safe and a personalised birthday card linking the men to the crime.

Also ordered to pay £228 in costs. Pleaded guilty to burglary of a dwelling, dangerous driving and driving without insurance.

28 Nov 2025

Junior Suban

Burglary of a dwelling *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

Junior Suban, 40, of Sullivan Court, Fulham, was a passenger in a white Ford Transit van pursued by police on October 10, 2025, after it ran a red light in Addlestone. The van was driven extremely dangerously through Chertsey and Lyne and abandoned at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water. Suban was found hiding in undergrowth nearby using police dogs and thermal imaging, with £255 cash on him. The van contained a gun safe stolen from a burglary in Ockham earlier that day, where a homeowner's address was targeted at around 5pm. He was arrested for conspiracy to burgle.

Also ordered to pay £228 in costs. Had £255 cash on him at arrest.

28 Nov 2025

Samuel Russell

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 years and 9 months imprisonment

Samuel Russell, 37, of Sutton, was more than 10 times over the drug drive limit and nearly three times over the drink drive limit when he drove his vehicle and collided with pedestrian Steven Ward on Bakeham Lane in Englefield Green on January 27, 2024. He had spent three hours consuming large quantities of alcohol and had taken cocaine in the early hours of that day. Mr Ward, 62, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. Russell had no memory of the collision.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and possession of cocaine. Concurrent 6-week sentence for possession of cocaine. Disqualified from driving for 7 years and 8 months, extended driving test required after disqualification.

21 Nov 2025

Thomas Waller

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Thomas Waller, an 18-year-old newly-qualified childcare worker at a private nursery in Surrey, raped and sexually abused two children as young as three. He was found guilty at Staines Magistrates Court on October 31, 2025, with sentencing occurring on November 14, 2025. The nursery suspended him and contacted police immediately upon raising concerns, cooperating fully with the investigation.

Found guilty of rape, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and taking indecent images of children. Described by victim's mother as 'a very dangerous individual'. Nursery took immediate action upon concerns.

14 Nov 2025

Lance Melville Percival

Rape *

Sentence

12.5 years imprisonment

Lance Melville Percival, a 64-year-old self-employed taxi driver from Oxted, raped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman with a mental disorder over a five-year period while transporting her to support services and voluntary work. The abuse occurred on trips spanning multiple dates, with 16 videos found on an SD card hidden in his wallet, showing the offences across 13 dates over three years. The victim can be heard telling him to stop in some videos and had little comprehension of the abuse due to grooming and her vulnerability. The investigation began after the SD card was discovered, leading to the revocation of his Hackney Carriage licence by Tandridge District Council.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice, four counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration. Also given a Restraining Order preventing contact with the survivor and her immediate relatives, and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

10 Nov 2025

Anthony White

Indecent assault of a boy under the age of 14 *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Anthony White, a former Catholic priest known as Father Tony, met the survivor through his local church in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in the late 1980s. The survivor was in his first few years of secondary school. White used his position and involvement in clubs to select and groom the child. Over several years, he subjected the boy to repeated abuse at his home, starting with leaving the child alone in a room for extended periods, escalating to exposing the boy to explicit material and committing acts of indecent assault. After each incident, White manipulated the boy by blaming him and shaming him into silence.

Found guilty after trial. Sentence to run consecutively to a prior 10-year sentence for non-recent sex offences. Used position as priest to groom and abuse the victim, blaming the boy to ensure silence.

4 Nov 2025

October 2025 1 case

Lewis Dean Pearce

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Lewis Dean Pearce, 23, raped a woman in her 20s at a friend's address on Elder Green in Colden Common, Hampshire, on 25 April 2021. The victim woke to find him having sex with her while she was asleep. Pearce was charged in February 2024 and found guilty on 6 August 2025. He was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on 1 October 2025.

Found guilty after a four-day trial concluded on 6 August 2025. The victim was asleep when the rape occurred. DC Droy commended the victim's bravery.

1 Oct 2025

September 2025 14 cases

Michael Quartey

Money Laundering *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Michael Quartey was involved in an organised crime group that conducted romance frauds using fake identities on online platforms, tricking victims into transferring money for supposed emergencies or investments, resulting in £1.8 million in losses for 99 victims.

Found guilty of two related money laundering offences.

30 Sep 2025

Kwabena Edusei

Conspiracy to Defraud *

Sentence

7 years and 10 months imprisonment

Kwabena Edusei was part of an organised crime group that defrauded 99 victims through romance frauds, using false identities on dating websites and WhatsApp to build fake relationships, tricking victims into sending money for fabricated emergencies or business ventures, resulting in total losses of £1.8 million.

Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud, one count of making or supplying articles for use in frauds, one count of possession of an identity document with improper intention, and one count of money laundering.

30 Sep 2025

Fawaz Ali

Money Laundering *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Fawaz Ali participated in an organised crime group that laundered money from romance frauds, exploiting victims by creating fake online relationships to extract funds, with the group responsible for defrauding 99 victims of £1.8 million in total.

Found guilty of two related money laundering offences.

30 Sep 2025

George Melseaux

Money Laundering *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

George Melseaux was involved in an organised crime group that laundered proceeds from romance frauds, where victims were deceived through false identities on dating platforms, leading to financial losses exceeding £1.8 million for 99 identified victims.

Pleaded guilty to one count of possession of identity documents for improper use and one count of money laundering.

30 Sep 2025

Ebenezer Tackie

Money Laundering *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ebenezer Tackie was part of an organised crime group that laundered proceeds from romance frauds, involving the use of false identities to deceive victims into sending money via dating websites and WhatsApp, affecting 99 victims with losses amounting to £1.8 million.

Found guilty of two related money laundering offences.

30 Sep 2025

Jesse Webb

Burglary *

Sentence

Four years and eight months imprisonment

Jesse Webb conducted a series of burglaries in Walton and West Byfleet, targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals, including entering their homes during daylight hours to steal bank cards and cash. On one occasion, he pretended to be a carer to gain access to a victim's home. He was also linked to similar offences in Hampshire and was identified through CCTV footage showing him using stolen bank cards. He was arrested in Woking town centre after a public appeal.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of burglary and other charges, including targeting vulnerable elderly people and care homes.

26 Sep 2025

Eduardo Marquez

Burglary *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Eduardo Marquez, 29, was part of a burglary gang targeting high-end homes across Surrey and London, carrying out at least 11 burglaries between November 3 and December 11, 2024, stealing more than £80,000 worth of property including watches, designer clothing, and jewellery. The gang posed as tourists, often climbing to first- or second-floor windows or doors to force entry with tools. On December 11, 2024, Marquez was arrested driving a red Hyundai on Fulham Palace Road in London, where police found stolen jewellery, designer goods, and tools inside the vehicle.

Arrested on December 11, 2024, as driver of red Hyundai stopped by Surrey Police in London after attempting to ram free. Found with stolen jewellery, crowbar, torch, and screwdriver.

22 Sep 2025

Israel Contreras

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Israel Contreras, 22, was part of a burglary gang targeting high-end homes across Surrey and London, carrying out at least 11 burglaries between November 3 and December 11, 2024, stealing more than £80,000 worth of property including watches, designer clothing, and jewellery. The gang posed as tourists, often climbing to first- or second-floor windows or doors to force entry with tools. On November 3, 2024, Contreras dropped his phone while fleeing a home in Hillingdon, which contained mapping screenshots with pins on residential properties. His DNA was later found on a broken angle grinder blade at a burglary scene.

First arrested after dropping phone at burglary scene in Hillingdon on November 3, 2024. DNA found on angle grinder blade linking offences in Surrey and London. Detained at Heathrow Airport on December 5, 2024, attempting to flee to Chile.

22 Sep 2025

Charles Pardoe

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Charles Pardoe joined Alex Rose in pursuing William Birchard and Darren George on an e-bike, mistaking them for burglars, in a black Ford Ranger Raptor. He was involved in the high-speed chase that led to a collision on the A316 slip road near Sunbury Cross roundabout on July 22, 2024, resulting in the victims' deaths.

Found guilty of two counts of murder.

22 Sep 2025

Alex Rose

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Alex Rose pursued William Birchard and Darren George on an e-bike, mistaking them for burglars, in a black Ford Ranger Raptor. He drove at speeds over 60mph in a 30mph zone, collided with their bike on the A316 slip road near Sunbury Cross roundabout on July 22, 2024, causing their deaths, and later attempted to pervert the course of justice by falsely reporting his vehicle stolen and trying to flee the country.

Found guilty of two counts of murder and perverting the course of justice; also sentenced to 21 months concurrently for perverting the course of justice.

22 Sep 2025

Michael Carrasco

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Carrasco, 28, was part of a burglary gang targeting high-end homes across Surrey and London, carrying out at least 11 burglaries between November 3 and December 11, 2024, stealing more than £80,000 worth of property including watches, designer clothing, and jewellery. The gang posed as tourists, often climbing to first- or second-floor windows or doors to force entry with tools. On December 11, 2024, Carrasco was arrested as a passenger in a red Hyundai stopped by police on Fulham Palace Road in London, where stolen items and tools were found.

Arrested on December 11, 2024, as passenger in red Hyundai stopped by Surrey Police in London.

22 Sep 2025

Tara Knaggs

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Tara Knaggs assisted Alex Rose and Charles Pardoe after they committed murder by staying in contact with Rose during the pursuit and attempting to flee the country with him to Istanbul on July 23, 2024, carrying over £4,000 in cash, following the fatal collision on the A316 slip road near Sunbury Cross roundabout on July 22, 2024.

Found guilty of assisting an offender; must serve a minimum of one year and two months before being considered for licence.

22 Sep 2025

Yeico Guzman Fernandez

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Yeico Guzman Fernandez, 25, was part of a burglary gang targeting high-end homes across Surrey and London, carrying out at least 11 burglaries between November 3 and December 11, 2024, stealing more than £80,000 worth of property including watches, designer clothing, and jewellery. The gang posed as tourists, often climbing to first- or second-floor windows or doors to force entry with tools. Fernandez arrived from Chile on December 11, 2024, at 7am and was arrested by 5pm that day as a passenger in a red Hyundai stopped by police in London, having participated in immediate burglaries.

Arrested hours after arriving in the UK from Chile on December 11, 2024, at 7am; in custody by 5pm after joining the gang in a crime spree.

22 Sep 2025

Rizwan Javid

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Rizwan Javid, 41, of Salcombe Drive, Chadwell Heath, participated in a crime gang that stole and handled over 50 vehicles valued at more than £1 million from February 2022 to April 2024. The group cloned vehicles by altering plates and VINs, using fraudulent documents to sell them to unsuspecting dealerships in Surrey and London.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

19 Sep 2025

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