The accused was charged with kidnapping, extortion, aggravated assault, and other offences following the targeted abduction and torture of the complainant.
The Crown's case on identity was entirely circumstantial, relying on video surveillance, financial transactions using the accused's account, and fingerprint evidence found in the complainant's stolen vehicle.
The court found that the cumulative effect of the circumstantial evidence established the accused's identity as a central participant in the kidnapping beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was found guilty on all counts, either as a principal, aider, or party to a common intention.
