Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Victorian police have arrested five men and searched several properties, including the CFMEU headquarters, as part of an investigation into corruption, fraud, and drug trafficking. While two men have been charged with minor offenses, the broader investigation into secret commissions remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights potential systemic corruption within a major Australian labor union, impacting the construction industry and political landscape.
No arrests were made at CFMEU headquarters, police said, and administrators for the union said none of its officials had been charged. Photograph: Darren England/AAP No arrests were made at CFMEU headquarters, police said, and administrators for the union said none of its officials had been charged. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Australian trade unions Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Two men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.
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