Jailed Christchurch car parts dealer faces loss of property empire

Otago Daily TimesThe PressThe PostMonday 1 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Abdul Karim Alizadah, a jailed Christchurch chop shop operator, faces the sale of his property empire following his imprisonment. The High Court has authorised police to sell two of his wrecking yards in Wellington. Alizadah's business was used as a front for a criminal operation involving stolen vehicles.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8:56am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
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