Home-Buyer From Hell Jailed For Harassment Campaign

A couple who were left physically and mentally shattered by a campaign of harassment after withdrawing their home from sale have seen their prosepctive buyer jailed.

Majid Shamas, 37, (pictured) of Capworth Street, Leyton, east London made a series of hoax 999 calls, reporting false incidents at the address, after the sale fell through.

He was sentenced to eleven weeks imprisonment by Thames Magistrates' Court, which also imposed an indefinite restraining order to protect the victims – a married couple aged 48 and 47 years-old – in the future.

Shamas pleaded guilty to harassment and misuse of public electronic communications data.

The court heard between October 4, 2011 and August 19, last year 2012 Shamas continued his campaign after illness forced the couple to cancel the sale of their home.

Shamas used a variety of telephone numbers when calling emergency services. 



He was suspected of involvement and arrested by police on November 28, last year. 



To prove it was the voice of the suspect, the services of a voice recognition expert were employed and confirmed that Shamas was the man that had made the hoax calls. 



Detective Constable Rebecca Woodsford, said: “This sentence sends a clear message that this kind of behaviour is not tolerated.

“I would like to commend the victims for having the both the courage and strength to come forward.

“This has been a life-changing experience for them both, which has unfortunately taken its toll both physically and mentally.”