Police also say John Setka’s appearance at government project sites did not constitute an offence
Victoria police say detectives have finalised an assessment of ‘potential criminal activity involving the CFMEU as reported in the media’.Victoria police say detectives have finalised an assessment of ‘potential criminal activity involving the CFMEU as reported in the media’.Victoria police say they are considering further charges over alleged fraud in the construction sector after a senior CFMEU union official was arrested over allegedly threatening to kill an Indigenous labour-hire owner.
“This is a complex investigation that is still being assessed by external lawyers and will take some time to complete. Charges are currently being considered,” police said. No further action would be taken regarding allegations of intimidation and threatening behaviour over a video purportedly showing Setka delivering a suitcase with the words “Leo the Dog” to the home of the union’s assistant national secretary, Leo Skourdoumbi. Police said the person subject to the alleged behaviour was unwilling to make a statement.
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