Hello and welcome to my very first blog.
I am not a serial blogger but something very strange inspired me to write this blog.
Not regarding myself but a very good friend of mine from Blackburn by the name of Mohammed Shabir Karim aka Shabir Karim aka Shab Karim.
Shab has been accused of conspiracy or defraud HMRC. An allegation which in my opinion is complete lies. I am certain the courts will also see this side in due course.
Anyway, the purpose of this blog is to mention facts about Shab, his demeanor, his personailty, his character and his association to other persons.
I have personally know Shab since 1991. That time he has just left college and had started working in the family business Tony & Sons. His parents were Jeweller in Preston Lancashire.
I dont really know much about his Parents but as far as I am aware other traders had always held Tony (Shabs Dad) in high esteem. Very respected amongst the trade.
During this time Shab assisted in the business helping secure more customers and making the business even more prosperous.
Shab always assisted me and many others like me who were new to the trade. He would always point us in the right direction if we needed suppliers or supplies. Never once would he refuse me or many others like me if we ever called on favours from him.
Maybe this is the reason he is so highly respected within the Jewellery trade.
I vividly remember in 1998 when he was subjected to a vicious armed robbery, in which he lost over £400,000 (not all his wealth but also other suppliers), he was the one who was showing strength and courage to his parents who were devastated for him. This was a uninsured robbery.
Even during this period I can recall him saying not one of the suppliers pressurised him for payment knowing the situation.
The reason he was not hassled for outstanding payment was because suppliers knew that he is a honest trader who once on his feet again would settle all debts.
The sometime in Early 1999 saw the early demise of both his parents. They were brutally murdered during a armed robbery within the business in Preston. Both murderers were caught and jailed with lengthly sentences.
A very difficult period which one cannot imagine. Yet during this period the whole family stuck together and saw the prosecution at court through.
Shab as I know him is a friend to all his friends. He is a friend that most people wish for. One whom most of his friends can relate too. One who will listen to problems to all his friends. One who has time for all the people he has a association to.
Shab as a person is one of the most helpful in the trade I know. Normally people are reluctant to give you names of Suppliers etc, not Shab. Infact he would happily accompany traders to suppliers often introducing them. He is a person who has often helped the police when it has come to tracing stolen jewellery.
40 years old, working in the trade all his working life and never once been in any form of trouble.
Infact it springs to my mind that he is also a very charitable person who puts others in front of his own needs. Holds regular charity collections and supports many orphanages around the world.
Now the real reason for writing all this here.
Today Shab is in a difficult position. He has been accused by HMRC for conspiracy to cheat the revenue. An allegation which he strongly denies.
This is an ongoing trial in which I am sure he will be found not guilty. He is not the sort of person to ever get involved in any form of Fraud. I know him as a person and I know its not the sort of thing he would do.
Allegedly he has conspired with 4 others to cheat the revenue. All of them deny the allegation.
At a time like this I wish to show my support to my life long friend. I am with you mate. I know you are innocent and hopefully the courts will also recognise this. You know you are innocent. I know you are innocent. There is hundreds of us who are making special prayers for you who also know you are innocent. Time will show mate.
They say that you can normally tell how good or evil a person is by looking at his close and distant family. You get on with all your family. Everyone loves you. Everyone wants you to come through this.
Keep your chin up pal. You will get through this like you have done with other tragic incidents in your life. Truth will prevail.
Look Shab, if you were not a nice person you would not receive between 30 to 60 texts daily wishing you all the best in court.
Dont let that eveil family put your down Every dog has his day.
Please show your support for Shab and his family by posting comments. Truth over Lies.
Mike
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