Man ‘murdered 60-year-old retiree, moved his family into victim’s home, redecorated it and drained his pension and life savings’
Gary Piatek, a 60-year-old retiree from Leicester, disappeared after going to pubs on 18 April 2024. Prosecutors allege he was murdered by Ibrahim Yosif and Omed Firuzmand, who then took over his home and used his money; the allegations are being heard at Leicester Crown Court.
The prosecution says Yosif moved into Piatek’s house with relatives, renovated it and helped drain his bank accounts and pension, using a false tenancy agreement to suggest he was renting the property. Yosif and Firuzmand deny murder and preventing a lawful burial, while other defendants deny fraud and related charges, including possessing £148,750 in cash. The trial is expected to last eight weeks.
- Gary Piatek disappeared in Leicester in April 2024.
- Prosecutors allege two men murdered him and took over his home.
- Eight defendants face charges; the trial is under way.
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Gary Piatek was a retired Leicester resident who disappeared in April 2024 after going to pubs. The case centres on what happened to him and to his home and finances afterwards.
The defendants include Ibrahim Yosif and Omed Firuzmand, who deny murdering Piatek and preventing a lawful burial. Prosecutors allege that Yosif moved relatives into Piatek’s home, made changes to it and used a false tenancy agreement while money was taken from Piatek’s accounts and pension.
The trial is taking place at Leicester Crown Court, where the allegations and denials will be examined. The case matters because it concerns a missing man, the alleged use of his property and savings, and whether those accused committed the offences charged.