Three mediators cleared of construction extortion charges
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive
Three industrial relations mediators have been cleared of extortion charges; a fourth will stand trial.
Three industrial relations mediators have been cleared of extortion accusations after prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence. Gazanfer Bekirovski, Travers Grubb and Daniel Van Camp were discharged from Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday. A fourth mediator, Amir Teymoori, 46, was committed to trial in the County Court after Magistrate Stephen Ballek found enough evidence to support convictions. Teymoori denies charges of extortion and obtaining property by deception.
Teymoori allegedly falsely claimed to be a mediator between a construction company and CFMEU union officials, purporting to have negotiated on their behalf to prevent disruptions at building sites. The company was then invoiced $6.6 million despite no one approving the services. Prosecutor Paul Stefanovic alleged Teymoori was the principal offender whilst the other three were complicit, having been recruited to assist with debt recovery.
The court was shown CCTV footage of the four men meeting with a company executive outside a cafe in December 2024. Teymoori allegedly shouted 'shut up' and 'I want my money' at the executive. The executive alleged Teymoori had threatened him, his family and his boss, stating: 'You, (your boss), and your families ... I will f*** you up.'
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- Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortionThree industrial relations mediators have been cleared of extortion accusations due to insufficient evidence, while a fourth man will go to trial.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 06:26
- Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortionThree industrial relations mediators have been cleared of extortion accusations due to insufficient evidence, while a fourth man will go to trial.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 06:26
In this story: Gazanfer Bekirovski · Travers Grubb · Daniel Van Camp · Amir Teymoori · CFMEU · Melbourne Magistrates Court · County Court
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