Officers from the Organised Crime Gangs Groups’ (OCGG) Criminal Economy Unit have today arrested and charged a former Rebels OMCG office bearer for money laundering and fraud charges in Mackay.
Police will allege that a 44-year-old man from Emerald held senior positions with two chapters of The Rebels OMCG in Central Queensland and purchased a commercial property from profits obtained through his business dealings.
It will be further alleged that the commercial property was intended to be used by the Rebels as a clubhouse however was prevented with the introduction of the VLAD laws in 2013.
He was charged with one count of fraud and one count of money laundering and is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on June 6.
Detective Sergeant Kirk Bellotti of the Criminal Economy Unit said the arrest demonstrates the OCGG commitment to pursuing illegal activity of current and former members of organised crime groups and gang
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