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FOUR people have been charged in relation to the alleged kidnap and murder of a Bradford man whose body was found in a former bank.

Asghar "Oscar" Badshah was allegedly kidnapped from Mayo Road, in Bradford, in the early hours of November 30, 2019.

Police discovered his body in the old bank on Commercial Street, Batley, a month later, on December 29, 2019.

The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is continuing to investigate the alleged murder.

As part of investigations two men and two women were arrested on Thursday.

Three of the arrests were made in Bradford and one in Surrey.

The following people are due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court today (Saturday):

  • Qaisar Shah, 36, from Mayo Crescent, Bradford, has been charged with murder, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to possess criminal property.
  • Sabbah Shahmuradi, 36, from French's Wells in Woking, has been charged with murder and conspiracy to kidnap.
  • Sobia Syed, 37. from Henna Close, Bradford, has been charged with conspiracy to possess criminal property.
  • Zaban Syed, 60, from Mayo Road, Bradford, has been charged with conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Detective Chief Inspector Heather Whoriskey, who is leading the investigation, said: “A major policing investigation has been underway into Mr Badshah’s kidnap and murder since 2019.

“We are continuing to follow a number of active lines of enquiry in what has been a long-running and complex case.

“I want to reiterate that we very much are still appealing for information, and I would ask anyone who has information who has not yet come forward to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on 101, referencing Operation Plumeham.

“Information can always also be given in total anonymity to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”