Burgertory owner reveals further ‘twisted act’ in open letter to police
Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh has hit out over revelations police knew his Melbourne restaurant was allegedly burned down for political reasons and put the force “on notice”.
- by Cassandra Morgan and Chris Vedelago
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Accused arsonist allegedly claimed Burgertory firebombing was linked to Palestine conflict
The Victoria Police court brief details the claim allegedly made to an undercover officer as the force maintains there was no political or religious link to the fire.
- by Chris Vedelago
Chop chop crackdown: Illegal tobacco sellers to face up to 15 years in prison
The Allan government also plans to establish a tobacco licensing scheme, after more than 100 firebombings targeting cigarette shops around the state.
- by Carla Jaeger, Rachel Eddie and Chris Vedelago
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Inside the fall of George Marrogi: Enemies loot millions as jailed gang boss cracks
Rivals have claimed a $10 million victory tax, while tormenting the once-powerful crime kingpin has become an underworld sport. Warning: Distressing content.
- by Chris Vedelago
Sex assault claims behind alleged kidnap, bashing
The case surrounding Nemer Abusamha garnered attention earlier this year over claims it was racial or religiously motivated. Now he’s had his say in court.
- by Chris Vedelago
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Extortion, blackmail charges against Mick Gatto to be dropped
Allegations that the underworld figure was behind a decades-long campaign of extortion against a former associate are to be withdrawn by prosecutors.
- by Chris Vedelago
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How a failed bid to carve up Melbourne’s illegal tobacco trade sparked a violent war
A failed bid to form a “commission” among major crime players that would set turf boundaries and split profit from the lucrative illicit tobacco trade ignited a war that has resulted in 100 firebombings and escalating violence.
- by Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
A wink and a nudge: How Nicola Gobbo learnt gangland figures would be murdered
It is only the third time the criminal barrister-turned-police informer has spoken publicly since being exposed as a supergrass in 2019.
- by Chris Vedelago
Police seek protection against criminal charges in Nicola Gobbo lawsuit
An unusual legal move could protect any officer testifying from self-incrimination and being prosecuted.
- by Chris Vedelago and Angus Delaney
‘When my time’s up, my time’s up’: How Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim became most hunted in Melbourne’s underworld
The boxer and ex-bikie has survived shootings, bashings and firebombings. There’s a $1 million bounty on his head. We find out why criminals and police say he’s made enemies everywhere.
- by Chris Vedelago
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What accused Easey Street double killer told friends when he left Australia
When Perry Kouroumblis moved to Greece in 2017, it was for compassionate reasons, leaving friends baffled about how he could now be accused of a brutal double murder.
- by Chris Vedelago and Erin Pearson
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