‘Burning up the dance floor’: Mysterious gang targeting clubs, promoters in new extortion scheme
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Melbourne's nightlife industry faces a growing security crisis as organized criminals intensify a coordinated extortion campaign targeting entertainment venues. Over 18 violent incidents have been documented across clubs and pubs, with evidence suggesting the perpetrators are attempting to establish control over venue security operations and illicit drug distribution networks. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the escalating pattern of attacks as business owners grapple with unprecedented threats to their establishments and patron safety.
‘Burning up the dance floor’: Mysterious gang targeting clubs, promoters in new extortion scheme
There have been 18 attacks on clubs and pubs in Melbourne with claims the gang behind the violence is trying to muscle in on security and the drug trade at venues.
