Detectives have released an image of a man wanted for questioning in connection with fraud which left the victim over £400,000 out of pocket.
Muhammed Ashraf, 37, pictured, is wanted for questioning by officers from Hounslow for his part in defrauding a 57-year-old woman out of over £400,000 over a two-year period between April 2013 and November 2015.
The victim reported to officers on 25 November 2015 that in March 2013 she received a leaflet through her letterbox claiming to provide services to people suffering from 'dangerous black magic'. Three weeks after reporting the matter to police, the victim saw Ashraf driving a blue Hyundai with the registration number AD14 NAZ in Southall. This was the last known sighting of Ashraf.
DC Ben Lawrence-Smith, from Hounslow CID, said: "Although this offence happened a number of years ago, we still appeal to the public for their help in locating Ashraf.
"Ashraf at the time of his involvement in defrauding the victim had a beard and moustache. He is known to sometimes use the surname Ali, and may be residing in the Midlands." Anyone with any information can contact police at Hounslow CID on 020 8247 6160 or tweet @MetCC.
