Graff Diamonds robbery conspirator convicted after helping acquire communications and vehicle infrastructure used in the 2009 Mayfair heist.
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Background
Beyene had a prior drug conviction before the Graff conspiracy.
Role in the case
He bought phones used by the gang and hired a Ford Transit van used to obstruct pursuing police.
Evidence / operation
He was convicted of conspiracy to rob.
Legal outcome
He received a sixteen-year sentence.
Graph role
His profile adds communications and vehicle logistics to the Graff event.
Network links
– Graff Diamonds robbery — conspirator; convicted – Mayfair, London — robbery context
Direct people links
– Aman Kassaye — ringleader / co-convicted conspirator – Thomas Thomas — co-convicted conspirator – Clinton Mogg — co-convicted conspirator
Sources
– The Guardian. Four robbers convicted over £40m Graff diamond heist (2010-07-06). https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/jul/06/graff-jewel-thieves-guilty – The Guardian. Graff Diamonds robber Aman Kassaye jailed for 23 years (2010-08-06). https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/aug/06/graff-diamonds-robber-jailed
Key events
Graff Diamonds robbery
August 2009 armed robbery of Graff Diamonds in New Bond Street, Mayfair, in which jewellery worth about £40 million was stolen and never recovered.
People, groups and places
Collectibles & memorabilia
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References
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[1]Four robbers convicted over £40m Graff diamond heistTier 2MentionsSupportsView source ↗
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[2]Graff Diamonds robber Aman Kassaye jailed for 23 yearsTier 2MentionsSupportsView source ↗