Underworld figure Mick Gatto arrested at Mount Martha home
Underworld figure Mick Gatto was arrested by Victorian police at his home in Mount Martha as part of an investigation into financial offences. He was released without charge pending further inquiries by Taskforce Hawk, which investigates criminal activity in the construction sector.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing scrutiny into alleged corruption and criminal influence within the Australian construction industry and the CFMEU.
Mick Gatto at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne in 2023. ( AAP: Morgan Hancock )
The article reports on police actions and allegations neutrally, citing both the police statement and the subject's previous denials.
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