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Melbourne crime boss Kaz Hamad, linked to illegal tobacco trade via Manchester brand, arrested in Iraq in Jan 2026.
Kaz Hamad, a 41-year-old Melbourne crime boss, was arrested in Iraq in January 2026 after rising to power in Australia’s illicit tobacco trade through a major stake in the Manchester cigarette brand, which operates from a Dubai free port despite being illegal in Australia.
His cartel, built after a violent campaign against rivals like the Haddara family, controls the entire illicit supply chain across five states and one territory, using extortion and violence to enforce sales.
Though the brand’s UK-inspired branding contrasts with its criminal roots, multiple sources confirm its deep ties to organized crime, with law enforcement acknowledging the operation’s scale and profitability.
Hamad’s current status remains unclear.
El jefe del crimen de Melbourne, Kaz Hamad, vinculado al comercio ilegal de tabaco a través de la marca Manchester, fue arrestado en Irak en enero de 2026.