‘I like to hurt people’: Inside the brutal world of the Comanchero bikie gang
A nine-week murder trial has laid bare the brutality, rules and rigid hierarchy of the most powerful bikie club in the nation.
- by Chris Vedelago and Erin Pearson
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Alleged Hamad crime lieutenant to stand trial over ‘tobacco war’ attacks
Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges related to what police have called his role as a “regional operations manager” for the crime gang run by exiled gangland boss Kazem “Kaz” Hamad.
- by Chris Vedelago
‘One of the most evil acts we’ve seen’: Synagogue fire declared a terror attack
The investigation into the Ripponlea synagogue firebombing will be handled by a joint counter-terror unit as police throw all their resources at finding three suspects.
- by Cassandra Morgan, Chris Vedelago and Kieran Rooney
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He’s one of Australia’s most wanted criminals. This is why he’s untouchable
Police suspect Kazem Hamad is directing the Melbourne tobacco war firebombings, shootings and drug trafficking from Iraq. We reveal why they can’t bring him back to face justice.
- by Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Underworld figure Faruk Orman wins up to $1m payout over Nicola Gobbo betrayal
The man who had his conviction for being the getaway driver in a gangland killing overturned because of the Lawyer X scandal has reached a settlement with Victoria Police.
- by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
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The damning Supreme Court findings that could free Tony Mokbel
A damning court finding about the conduct of police and prosecutors in the Lawyer X case is the strongest indication yet that drug baron Tony Mokbel could be set free.
- by Chris Vedelago
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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Crime
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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Crime
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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