The trio went before Preston Crown Court after admitting offences relating to the plots at earlier hearings. Ilyas was assisted by Aman Khan, 33, in blackmailing one victim, a man from Manchester, and by both Khan and Khalil Chaudry, 29, in a separate plot involving a second victim, a man from Burnley. One victim was 'effectively held hostage' in a bedroom while being recorded, before being driven round in a car for about three hours while threats were made that they would visit his home and tell his wife and children, LancsLive has reported. Fake Apple goods seized from Scots shops as customers call in Trading Standards.Murder trial hears of 'harrowing' interview after man allegedly killed son in Edinburgh.Khan was handed a six year prison sentence Read More Related Articles