The gang's leader, Fortune Lawson, received a 25-year prison sentence, and the other eight members were also sentenced to prison. Victims endured extreme torture, with one being stabbed and scalded with boiling water during an eight-hour ordeal. He was forced to arrange for money and a Rolex watch to be handed over to the gang before being released.
Another victim was waterboarded, beaten, and coerced into requesting a £50,000 ransom from friends while facing threats from guns and knives. The gang targeted individuals they believed had valuable possessions or significant sums of money.
Eight other gang members received prison sentences ranging from 6 to 15 years. The victims' courage in providing statements and evidence led to convictions. Prosecutors emphasized the meticulous planning by the gang's leader and the awareness of other gang members regarding the victims' horrifying experiences.