A drugs kingpin who lived an extraordinary life of luxury funded by crime must pay back almost £3.5million of his ill-gotten gains.
Aram Sheibani could face an extra decade in jail if he fails to pay back the huge sum. Sheibani, 43, is currently serving a 37 year jail sentence after his international crime empire came crashing down.
A huge investigation by Greater Manchester Police revealed that Sheibani had amassed a £5m property portfolio, stayed in luxury accommodation, travelled around the world and drove top of the range cars such as a Bentley and a Porsche.
Police also found that he had more than £1m in cash and £1.5 million worth of cryptocurrency. Sheibani, who lived in a luxury apartment in Bowdon, Trafford, had paid for cosmetic surgery including veneers, hair transplants and a nose job. READ MORE: A 'Saudi prince', parties with 'footballers', model girlfriends and a very expensive hair transplant - the hedonistic life of luxury of an international cocaine boss Sheibani claimed that his wealth came from legitimate sources, but a jury disagreed.
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