Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged an additional man over his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to murder four high-profile men under Strike Force Tromperie.
In December 2022, State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad – together with the NSW Crime Commission – established Strike Force Tromperie to investigate the activities of an international criminal syndicate hailing from Lebanon.
During inquiries under Strike Force Tromperie, detectives identified a 26-year-old man was allegedly coordinating an off-shoot criminal cell who were taking on contract work – sometimes from rival criminal networks – to carry out serious and violent crime such as murders and kidnappings on their behalf.
Police will allege in court the criminal cell were conspiring to murder four high-profile men from Sydney’s north-west on behalf of another network.
In January 2024, police charged two men and obtained an arrest warrant for a man believed to be offshore for their involvement in the offshoot cell.
Following further inquiries, about 11am yesterday (Monday 12 February 2024), strike force detectives attended a correctional centre in Wellington, where they arrested a 28-year-old man.
The man was charged with seven offences, including conspire and agree to murder, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and participate in criminal group.
He was remanded in custody to next appear before Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Investigations under Strike Force Tromperie continue.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
