Two Pakistan-origin men jailed over international money laundering network 

Two Pakistan-origin men have been sentenced for their involvement in a major international money laundering network, following a detailed

Two Pakistan-origin men have been sentenced for their involvement in a major international money laundering network, following a detailed investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Team — a joint unit of the City of London Police and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

During the investigation, officers seized more than £2.5 million in cash and gold, uncovering what police described as a sophisticated operation used to disguise and move suspected criminal proceeds across financial channels.

One of those sentenced was Ali Raza, 43, of Winston Way, Ilford, who received a six-year prison sentence, reduced to four years and eight months after taking into account his guilty plea and time already served on an electronic tag.

Another defendant, Adeel Aslam, 42, of Albert Road, Ilford, was sentenced to three years in prison, reduced to two years and two months due to time served on an electronic tag.

Both men were part of the same investigation into an organised criminal network involved in laundering illicit funds through complex financial arrangements, including the use of cash and precious metals.

Police said the operation highlights the scale and sophistication of international money laundering networks and the continued efforts of UK law enforcement agencies to disrupt them.

Authorities added that criminals involved in laundering proceeds of serious crime face lengthy prison sentences, with ongoing efforts to trace and recover criminal assets.

The case underscores continued cooperation between UK agencies in tackling transnational organised crime