Conviction of former DJ for aircraft parts fraud
February 24, 2026
A former DJ was convicted for orchestrating a global fraud worth £40 million involving counterfeit aircraft parts. José Alejandro Zamora Irala admitted to forging over 60,000 authenticity certificates between 2019 and 2023. His actions caused millions in damages to airlines and led to safety warnings being issued. The fraud came to light in 2023 when an airline verified the authenticity of a part. Zamora was sentenced to nearly five years in prison.