Everything went quiet until Rahman flew into Auckland International Airport on December 18, 2018, and checked into a hotel on Queen St, the Four Points by Sheraton. One Saturday morning in August 2018 - months before the April 2019 raid - a person who police say is Naufahu's father, sends him a text. "Wait until you see me then talk to me. A number of luxury vehicles were seized in the 2019 police raid. In the absence of his colleagues, the 20-year-old was promoted as the acting "commander" until his arrest in another covert investigation, Operation Cincinnati, in late 2020. Naufahu, who has a statutory release date of July 2028, would be seen again by the board before the end of December 2023. On the sentence appeal, Mansfield QC argued Justice Lang gave insufficient credit to reflect the challenges Naufahu has faced. Comanchero Motorcycle Gang members have been arrested in Auckland. Justice Lang accepted the offending was bought about to ensure his family did not suffer the same financial hardship he had growing up. He was called the Wire Guy because he laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in wire transfers overseas. Gang president Pasilika Naufahu was among those put behind bars, sentenced to 10 years' jail after being found guilty of conspiracy to supply the Class B drug pseudoephedrine. The police investigation was into the supply of controlled drugs from the New Zealand chapter of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club. The call was made in Mexico and the caller was identified as Rahman; a Fijian-Indian who lived in Suva, who had dual Canadian citizenship and travelled regularly to Mexico and the United States. A video, taken by police, was played at trial showing the brother of a man who the Crown says is at the heart of the case and an Australian hairdresser meeting with Clausen. Bullied at school, Naufahu found the way to deal with this was violence, which won the approval of his father, he said. Comancheros New Zealand chapter president Pasilika Naufahu photographed during his sentencing in Auckland High Court last year on drug and money laundering charges. A senior Comanchero gang member has admitted charges of money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group, just weeks before his trial was due to start. Most updated Motorcycle community news from all the World, Motorcycle Clubs news, 1%er news. An annual lemonade stand that raises money for children battling cancer is coming to a local Hells Angels club this year. Comanchero Motorcycle Club president Pasilika Naufahu has been denied parole for a second time in four months. The Crown said Naufahu told one person to download 'Signal', an encrypted messaging app, and discusses with his brother about getting their father to use it. Search warrants were also executed at the home linked to Rahman in Suva where Fijian Police discovered 39kg of cocaine, presumably destined for the Australian and New Zealand markets. File photo. We respect every Motorcycle Club that adheres to proper MC protocol. Photo: Supplied, Late-model Range Rovers were among the assets seized in Operation Nova. "Welcome to A-grade. But the Court of Appeal has reduced that sentence to nine years. Despite this, Simpson was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. Gang president Pasilika Naufahu was among those put behind bars, sentenced to 10 years' jail after being found guilty of conspiracy to supply the Class B drug pseudoephedrine. Naufahu was declared bankrupt in 2010 in Australia, however on arrival in New Zealand he opened a bank account and up until 2019, $1.1 million was deposited. He said: Youre going to start off with a nice number with two zeroes. The gang boss was also found guilty, along with Connor Clausen, of conspiring to supply pseudoephedrine. I'm on a big case over here.". The trial is set down for four weeks in front of Justice Graham Lang and a jury. Aged between 18 and 24, all are members of the Comancheros gang, said Det. Justice van Bohemen said Simpson was the facilitator of the money-laundering scheme, who used his specialist skills and knowledge as a lawyer. It talks about being able to pay off $200,000 of a mortgage, and spend the rest of his life on holiday around the world. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Jurors are also sitting in front of plastic screens. The Comancheros gang boss has been denied parole for a second time in four months because he is still considered an excessive risk if released. Most updated Motorcycle community news from all the World, Motorcycle Clubs news, 1%er news. more information Accept. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to nine charges of money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group, in relation to purchasing a fleet of luxury vehicles worth $2.6 million, including late-model Range Rovers, a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce. Seiana Fakaosilea, the gang's sergeant-at-arms, was not arrested in Operation Nova. The trial continues tomorrow. Senior Comancheros Tyson Daniels, left, and Jarome Fonua have pleaded guilty to money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group. This article contains a list of conflicts involving outlaw motorcycle clubs. "Your place in the Comancheros hierarchy means you were one of the directors of this serious offending, which exemplifies how organised criminal groups can obtain significant financial benefit from offending without putting themselves directly at risk.". When you work carefully through the glimpse of reality behind the secrets and pretending, the picture is perfectly clear, Johnstone said. Daniels politely declined to comment to the Herald on Sunday. Later that day, the man yells at Sha that he is wasting time and is going to blow the deal. #gridsparta #comancheroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSpartaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/gridspartaWe'd love you to submit your videos for pub. "I'm so honoured to be your son, you taught me how to be a man, you're a legend to this club. Naufahu was arrested following a series of raids across Auckland in April 2019 in which more than $3.7 million in assets was seized, along with luxury cars, motorbikes, high-end luggage and jewellery. Nearly $1.3 million in cash was deposited into the lawyers trust account, which was then used to purchase expensive cars and property. Video / NZ Herald. The president of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club president Pasilika Naufahu came to New Zealand in 2016 and went about setting up the gang for monetary gain while those around him enjoyed the benefits, the Crown say. "He did not think in any event that programme would be helpful for him because he did not consider he was a violent person and so that would be essentially a waste of time for him.". Tyson Daniels is the vice president of the Comanchero MC in New Zealand. More rain could further damage Central Hawke's Bay's rural roads, Comanchero gang leader Pasilika Naufahu jailed for 10 years, 'Largest ever' meth bust in NZ: Police, Customs seize 613kg of the drug, Comancheros-linked would-be drug courier jailed over failed deal, 'We have land that is build-ready': Housing minister considers temporary Hawke's Bay villages, Prolific 'pork' tag appears in Auckland 1000 times in just over one year, Immigration declines residency visa for family of much-needed Wairoa nurse, Some freight railway lines will remain closed for months due to Cyclone Gabrielle damage - KiwiRail. more information Accept. Young said the board was confident the programme recommended was the appropriate risk-based treatment for him and hoped he would undertake it with an open mind. He had strong support from his wife and sister and had also completed Saili Matagi, a rehabilitation programme tailored for inmates of Pasifika heritage. A psychologist considered a special treatment programme for violent offending would adequately meet Naufahu's rehabilitative needs. Then in February 2019, two separate consignments from the United States - a "waffle maker" and "coffee brewer"- were stopped at the border by Customs, each containing 2.9kg of methamphetamine. The man goes on to tell Sha about the richest man in the country who has a billion dollars. Naufahu was arrested following a series of raids across Auckland in April 2019, in which more than $3.7 million in assets was seized along with luxury cars, motorbikes, high-end luggage and jewellery. The haul was worth about $20m. The 501, who was deported to New Zealand in 2016, was arrested after raids across Auckland in April 2019, resulting in more than $3.7 million in assets being seized including luxury cars, motorbikes, high-end luggage and jewellery. Ahead of the trial, another two gang members Jarome Fonua and Vetekina Naufahu also pleaded guilty. "Dad, don't send me message [sic] like that. When detectives told him that an audio device had been covertly installed in his hotel room on Queen St, Rahman said: "Oh shit". He is capable. Two days before Christmas, December 23, 2018, Rahman left New Zealand but not before receiving a backpack full of cash. The money laundering charge relates to his late-model Range Rover, worth around $150,000, while the organised crime charge carries the most significant penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Justice Graham Lang sentenced him today in the High Court at Auckland. Vetekina and Fonua now join Tyson Daniels, the clubs vice-president, and Auckland lawyer Andrew Simpson in being convicted of laundering criminal profits. A video, taken by police, was played at trial showing the brother of a man who the Crown says is at the heart of the case and an Australian hairdresser meeting with Clausen. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . On Thursday, Detective Sergeant Damian Espinosa provided more details of surveillance of Naufahu in regards to the charges relating to conspiring to supply pseudoephedrine. A lawyer was used to set up trusts for Naufahu and other group members. However, that is a consequence of your decisions.". Daniels was sentenced to four years and eight months after he pleaded guilty to participating in an organised criminal group and nine counts of money laundering. He had also earlier. He told them Naufahu arrived in New Zealand from Australia in early 2016 and quickly went about establishing the New Zealand chapter of the Comancheros. The Comanchero members and associates were arrested in April 2019 after a massive police search. "You were the president of the Comancheros" and as such were in a position of influence, Justice Lang said to Naufahu. The cheap wholesale price of $120,000 per kilogram was agreed to by both parties, in a deal the police believed would weigh at least 100kg (a nice number with two zeros). Copyright Star Media Network 2019. Tyson Daniels was If you are a copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of one or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through the site by completing the DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering it to our Designated Copyright Agent. "From the way that I talk from the way that I move. Around the same time, a consignment of a kitchen stovetops shipped from the United States had been seized by Customs and examined. Comanchero Motorcycle Gang members have been arrested in Auckland. "No it doesn't matter if you delete all my messages already [go] all to the puakas. NZ Police want leaders of King Cobras and the Rebels MC to start peace talks, Two men charged with the murder of NZ Outlaws leader Peter Lui, NZ Comanchero trial: This is the biggest gang in New Zealand, alleged drug dealer says, Sixth man charged over Shane de Britt murder, Toby Mitchell is a new Melbourne president of Mongols amid aggressive expansion, DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering it to our Designated Copyright Agent. These include electronic monitoring with a curfew between 10pm-6am, not to use drugs, not to communicate or associate with co-offenders, or anyone connected to the Comancheros. An outlaw motorcycle club is a motorcycle subculture.It is generally centered on the use of cruiser motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidsons and choppers, and a set of ideals that purport to celebrate freedom, nonconformity to mainstream culture, and loyalty to the biker group.. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The Comancheros gang boss has been denied parole for a second time in four months because he is still considered an excessive risk if released. The president of the NZ chapter of the Comancheros, Pasilika Naufahu, started his trial standing alongside fellow gang member Connor Clausen, accountant Wiwini Hakaraia, as well as a media personality and a woman - who both have name suppression. Last week, the clubs treasurer Fonua also pleaded guilty to money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group. "It's hard to accept the fact, you left us so soon. We do not accept Mr Naufahu played anything other than a major and significant role in the conspiracy to supply pseudoephedrine.. A court has heard a Comanchero-associate drove through Auckland with a million dollars in cash to buy a methamphetamine prescursor, before the deal fell over. But he had endeavoured to provide his wife and four children with the life he never had, he said. Later that afternoon, the man is heard telling Sha to tell the guy thats coming with the pseudo to drop it in the boot. Photo: Jason Oxenham / NZH, This gold-plated motorcycle was among the assets seized in Operation Nova. Im going to land it between you and me [Ill give you] all the f***en work you can handle. Sha arrived in New Zealand from Sydney on September 15, 2018; three days later, the other associate arrived in the country. Mansfield said Naufahu has never shied away from admitting to being the president of the New Zealand chapter of the Comanchero gang. There was nearly 5kg of methamphetamine inside. Clausen is charged with conspiring to supply class B drug pseudoephedrine. The jury trial at the High Court is the first one to be held under the current enhancedCovid-19 alert level 2.5in Auckland. He was also found guilty, alongside patched Comanchero Connor Clausen, of conspiring to supply the Class B drug pseudoephedrine in September 2018. "Dad", the text says, "don't send me these," then another, "I told you to use your brain". The vice-president of the Comancheros says he is a "changed man" and plans to distance himself from his criminal associates now he has been released from prison, according to the Parole Board. Naufahu continued to deny his involvement in drug dealing and confirmed he would continue to be involved in the gang, although he claimed he would obey any orders made by the Parole Board. 'Insider threat': Shipping container linked to gang vanishes on truck with help of port worker Gangs of New Zealand: Inside the 'uncontrolled growth' of the gang scene - NZ Herald. Naufahu, however, believed he had been treated seriously unfairly and he would not be transferred to another prison to complete the programme. The success of the group saw brand new luxury vehicles purchased along with a waterfront apartment, trips on luxury yachts and a $1.3 million Bucklands Beach house. If you are a copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of one or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through the site by completing the DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering it to our Designated Copyright Agent. How many times do I need to say - I'm gonna get arrested soon. He had admitted participating in an organised criminal group and nine money laundering charges which came from purchasing a swag of expensive vehicles. New York Times: Dark growth, fed by alcohol vapours, coats homes, cars and road signs. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. And it came just days after "Mick" Hawi, the former national president of the Comancheros in Australia, was fatally gunned down in a Sydney gym carpark, by two masked men in broad daylight. Comanchero Motorcycle Club president Pasilika Naufahu has been denied parole for a second time in four months. Pasilika Naufahu was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Justice Graham Lang on Friday at the High Court at Auckland. But the police allege the Comanchero, an Australian motorcycle club which set up shop in New Zealand after a number of senior members were deported here, are behind significant drug smuggling linked to a Mexican cartel. The Australian motorcycle gang established a chapter in New Zealand after 14 members were deported as so-called "501s", in reference to the section of Australia's immigration law used to revoke visas on "character" grounds. The gang's secretary Jarome Fonua has previously been jailed for his part in the drug operation. "We can see no reason why he cannot transfer prisons to undertake that programme and we hope that can happen as soon as reasonably possible," Young said. Rahman was unknown to the team of detectives running Operation Nova until he was overheard talking to one of the frontmen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, whose phone conversations were bugged by police. 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There cant be any sensible reason that these payments were loans, Johnstone said. Jurors have been told intercepted calls show coded conversations, discussion of hundreds of thousands of dollars and a suspicion that police had tapped mobile phones. Vetekina and Fonua now join Tyson Daniels, the gang's vice-president, and Auckland lawyer Andrew Simpson in being convicted of laundering criminal profits. The defence lawyer said upon his clients arrival in New Zealand, he had difficulty opening a bank account, getting accommodation and employment. Earlier this year,lawyer Andrew Simpson and Danielswere jailed for their involvement. Earlier this month Naufahu admitted participating in an organised criminal group, four charges of money laundering and being in possession of ammunition. Simpson was reckless and brought the legal profession into disrepute, however, the judge was satisfied he was genuine in his remorse. "We still had many more memories to make, we still had so much more to do. Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers. The 501 scheme is the the character section of the Australian Migration Act that allows the cancellation of visas. Vetekina Naufahu pleaded guilty to three charges at a High Court hearing this morning, held by audio-visual link because of the Covid-19 lockdown in Auckland. A trial involving laundering and drug charges againstComanchero president Pasilika Naufahu, Connor Michael Tamati Clausen, accountant Wiwini Himi Hakaraia, a media personality who has name suppression, and a woman also with name suppression is in its third week at the High Court at Auckland. The defence has yet to have its arguments heard. In the recording, the man can be heard getting frustrated with Sha talking about a deal that he can make nearly half a million dollars from. However, they still ruled the end sentence imposed was excessive and substituted the 10 years to one of nine years imprisonment. "He accepted that he lived a high lifestyle, but he said he has now learned that reconnection with his culture and family is more important.". There were "hints" in some of the reports that he was considering a change in lifestyle but the judge viewed the likelihood of that as remote. He had a number of convictions in Australia, including for violence. Comanchero club secretary Jarome Fonua was jailed for four and half years. Since then, however, Daniels has been a model prisoner. The pair parted ways before the man made various stops and took photos of his car before he was observed meeting up with Sha and the pair also made multiple stops around the city. STUFF Intercepted communications between a man and an Australian hairdresser who allegedly orchestrated a $1 million drug deal of pseudoephedrine for the Comanchero MC president have been played in court. In August,club treasurer Jarome FonuaandVetekinaadmitted their parts in the operation. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal denied Naufahus appeal over the charge of conspiring to supply pseudoephedrine. Their shared trial had started with five defendants but that number dropped by two when several charges were withdrawn midway. Those guilty verdicts mean that since the Herald on Sunday revealed the infamous Instagram post announcing their arrival in 2018, five of the six founding members of the New Zealand Comancheros have been convicted of either serious drug or money laundering offences. In total, 18 people were arrested, with lawyer Andrew Simpson and the gangs vice-president Tyson Daniels jailed in 2019 for their part in the operation. He had admitted participating in an organised criminal group and nine money laundering charges which came from purchasing a swag of expensive vehicles. The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. The Court of Appeal concluded those statements were admissible to prove Naufahu was participating in the conspiracy. He was convicted of the murder of Hells Angels MC Anthony Zervas. Comanchero MC Mick Hawi Duax Ngakuru - President Duax Ngakuru was elected as the Comanchero MC National President in 2009. Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle fund: Where will donations go? You set up the trusts and lent respectability, as a lawyer, to a criminal organisation.. A charge of participating in an organised criminal group between May 2017 and April 2019 was also admitted by Daniels, who was living in the affluent Auckland suburb of Mellons Bay until his arrest in April last year. Nearly $1.3 million in cash was deposited into the lawyer's trust account, which was then used to purchase expensive cars and property. The Parole Board imposed special conditions on his release until his sentence officially ends in May 2024. Officers then observed the ute park up in Howick next to a white Range Rover. Not surprisingly he had sought out the company of others in the same situation, he said. Photo / Jason Oxenham Insane Throttle Support Club Become a member Now, Insane Throttle/Motorcycle Madhouse Radio YouTube and Audio Disclaimer, Meet the Insane Throttle Contributing Columnist James Hollywood Macecari, Motorcycle Clubs Riding Clubs and Associations Near Me Index & Listings, Our Policies here at Insane Throttle Publications. Earlier in the case the Crown said that company was used to pay "pretend" salaries to Comancheros members to conceal the true source of the gang's wealth. Frustrated emails from Kawerau constable to Police Commissioner Mike Bush led to downfall of Mo Video of gang's botched $1m drug deal that brought down Comancheros leader - NZ Herald, Auckland Airport meth bust: Air New Zealand baggage handlers charged - NZ Herald. We believe this corresponds with a fair use of any such copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law). The haul was worth about $20m. Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle fund: Where will donations go? Rahman was unknown to the team of detectives running Operation Nova until he was overheard talking to one of the "frontmen", who cannot be named for legal reasons, whose phone conversations were bugged by police. The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. Justice van Bohemen said Simpson was the facilitator of the money-laundering scheme, who used his specialist skills and knowledge as a lawyer. However, that is a consequence of your decisions.. Pasilika Naufahu and fellow Comancheros, wives, partners and families commenced a lifestyle both living and working together and benefited from a series of offences, Johnstone said. For Daniels alone, there were four Range Rovers with price tags of $175,000, $255,000, $218,000 and $280,000 a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz, a Lamborghini for $285,000, and two Rolls-Royces, which cost $364,000 and $595,000. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain expressed permission from the copyright owner. One of the Comanchero members pictured is Pasilika Naufahu, once a senior member of the gang in Sydney, who was deported two years ago, according to the New Zealand Herald. Pasilika Naufahu is on trial for drug, money laundering and organised crime charges. Others jailed by Operation NovaComancheros vice-president Tyson Daniels has already been sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment. You set up the trusts and lent respectability, as a lawyer, to a criminal organisation.". "He is intelligent. Police feared the gang's connections to international organised crime groups and sophisticated tradecraft would give it outsized influence in New Zealand's criminal underworld. The Comanchero Motorcycle Club president told the board he had done everything he possibly could in prison to show he was a responsible citizen. At the Court of Appeal, Ron Mansfield QC argued the statements made by a man who has name suppression, should have been ruled inadmissible because there was an absence of reasonable evidence that Naufahu was a member of the $1m conspiracy to supply pseudoephedrine. When brought in for questioning by police, Rahman claimed to be in New Zealand on holiday. The Comancheros New Zealand president and two other senior gang members will spend a further three months behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting a prisoner. 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