Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for running $800,000 stolen car chop shop

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9:34am

Abdul Ahmadi, an Afghan refugee, has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court. He directed a dismantling business that processed $800,000 worth of stolen vehicles. These stolen cars were dismantled at two yards before being shipped to overseas markets.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 7:00pm

   Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800k stolen car chop shop (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 7:24am

   Refugee businessman Abdul Ahmadi sentenced for $800,000 stolen car chop shop (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 9:34am

   Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world (opens in new tab)

   • Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9:34am