Former demolition king sentenced for $1.3 million industrial theft scheme

Sultan Mohammed Deen, known as George Deen and formerly a member of the infamous Deen Brothers demolition group in Queensland, was convicted of two counts of stealing property over $5,000 each. Between late 2018 and August 2019 he led coordinated night raids on Contec Proprietary Limited’s Richlands facility, stealing concrete moulds and other industrial items valued at $1.3 million, which were cut up and sold as scrap in Rocklea.

Although he earned about $30,000 from the scheme, most of the money went to his crew, leaving him with little profit. Deen attempted to deceive investigators with a false alibi and a phone number that was actually his own, saved under the initials “SMD.” Judge David Kent rejected a fully suspended sentence, deeming the planning and loss substantial, and imposed a four-year term with eight months served. During sentencing, Deen’s lawyer highlighted his health issues, caregiving role for his wife with rheumatoid arthritis, and past community service awards.