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Extortion case collapses against bikie boss who was recorded warning ‘someone has to pay’

  • Posted on October 1, 2026
  • By The Age
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  • 1 min read
In brief

A significant legal setback has emerged in organized crime prosecution as authorities withdrew extortion charges against a prominent Bandidos motorcycle gang member. The collapse of this high-profile case highlights critical gaps in legislative frameworks designed to combat organized criminal activity within the construction sector. Legal experts now question whether current laws provide sufficient tools to effectively prosecute and deter gangland involvement in commercial industries, raising concerns about enforcement capabilities and the need for legislative reform.

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Extortion case collapses against bikie boss who was recorded warning ‘someone has to pay’
Extortion case collapses against bikie boss who was recorded warning ‘someone has to pay’

The decision to withdraw a blackmail charge against Bandido Joel Leavitt raises fresh questions about the failure to toughen laws to force gangland figures out of the construction industry.
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