As easy as ABC: Inside Victoria’s crime maze
Victoria's crime problem spans arson attacks, extortion rings, and bikie debt collection, according to an analysis of the state's criminal landscape. Key figure Kazem Hamad was sentenced to life imprisonment in Iraq, though his syndicate continues importing illegal cigarettes and ordering firebombings. Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie's reporting on Big Build corruption forced Premier Jacinta Allan from office.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 01:51 UTC
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