The Melbourne gangland killings were the murders of 36 underworld figures in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, between January 1998 and August 2010. The murders were retributive killings involving underworld groups.

Feb 12, 2019 · The dark past of Melbourne’s underworld has been thrust back into the spotlight after convicted drug trafficker Tony Mokbel survived Monday’s prison stabbing.

Despite Melbourne's "Underbelly" war ending in 2006, there remains a battle for power and influence in the underworld. Here are the most influential figures.

Jan 30, 2025 · He was a sworn enemy of murdered underworld figures Nabil Maghnie and Gavin “The Capable” Preston. But, the prime suspect in ordering the fatal hit - Kazem Hamad - was his number one enemy. Their history dates back to 2016 when Hamad blamed ‘The Punisher’ for the execution of his best friend Kadir Ors.

5 days ago · At 200 centimetres and 130 kilograms, Sydney gangster Percy Charles Neville was a giant of the Sydney underworld, but when he turned up in Melbourne wanting a slice of the illegal gambling ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Underworld figure Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim survived multiple attempts on his life, assaults in prison and courtroom brawls during the past decade before his death this week.

Jan 28, 2025 · Victorian underworld figure Sam Abdulrahim has been shot dead in Melbourne's north. Victoria Police Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said officers were called to an apartment block car park on High Street, Preston, following reports …

Dec 4, 2019 · The Melbourne gangland war was a brutal and bloody battle of power that started with the killing of gangster Alphonse Gangitano, and ended more than 30 murders later in 2010. Vince Colosimo played Gangitano in the Channel Nine series Underbelly.

Jan 17, 2022 · Laurie Prendergast (C) was acquitted of the murder of Leslie “Les” Kane. For more three decades what happened to an underworld figure linked to the notorious Great Bookie Robbery has remained a mystery.

May 7, 2022 · Between January 1998 and August 2010 36 Melbourne underworld figures were murdered. Last month, Victoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton went on radio to play down suggestions Melbourne was on...