An asset seizure order has given a glimpse into the lives of members of a large Middle Eastern crime syndicate after expensive watches, jewellery, fine art, and even a yacht have been forfeited to the Commonwealth.
The decision in the Supreme Court of Victoria was the final stage of Operation Fuji, led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) which focused on the syndicate’s access to firearms, large-scale drug importation activity, and extensive wealth, as well as threats to the lives of numerous people.