Tobacco kingpin's tasker jailed over rival arson jobs A lieutenant to an illicit tobacco kingpin, who organised and executed arsons and thefts on his behalf, has been jailed for his extremely serious offending. AAP · Sep 2
Tobacco kingpin's arson tasker says he's changed A judge has been urged to consider a tobacco arson ringleader's exceptional rehabilitation when sentencing him for a spate of organised crime firebombings. AAP · Aug 26
Accused tobacco store arson ringleader to stand trial A magistrate has committed Majid Alibadi to stand trial after finding there was enough evidence for a jury to convict him over a series of arson. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Tobacconist threat claims before alleged arson attack A tobacconist has given evidence as the man accused of setting fire to his store faces a committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. AAP · Dec 16, 2024
Accused arson ring leader released to $60k rehab centre Majid Alibadi, 25, has been released from custody as he fights allegations he's the ring leader of a series of tobacco store arson attacks across Melbourne. AAP · May 8, 2024
Tobacco store arson 'ring leader' makes bid for freedom Majid Alibadi, 25, has applied for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court after being charged with fresh arson offences. AAP · May 2, 2024
Men face court after tobacco shop arson probe Two men charged by detectives investigating arsons linked to an illicit tobacco conflict have faced court. AAP · Jan 31, 2024