Police raid Melbourne CFMEU office, arrest five in construction corruption probe
Victoria Police seized the CFMEU headquarters on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne, detaining five people as part of a corruption investigation.
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed search warrants at six sites, including the CFMEU office, and took five individuals into custody. The operation targets alleged secret commissions in the construction industry. Union assistant administrator Matt McGowan said the union was aware of the raid but could not provide further comment. Police indicated more information would be released later in the day.
Why it matters
The arrests signal a major law-enforcement push against alleged corruption in Australia's construction sector.
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