Iziah Utai

Iziah Utai

unknown Australia

Iziah Utai is the son of former New Zealand rugby league player Matt Utai and has been linked to the Sydney organised crime network, the Alameddine crime family. He has a criminal record that includes convictions for armed robbery and firearms offenses, leading to an 18-month jail sentence in 2023. His property has been targeted in a series of violent incidents, including arson and shootings, as tensions rise between rival gangs, particularly with the Coconut Cartel. Despite his legal troubles, he has maintained a public presence, notably through a barbershop that he owned, which has since closed after being firebombed.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
100,959
Power
5,370$
Sentiment
3.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 4.00 0.33% +10% 25,499,884 92,118 $1,380,000 4,985$
New Zealand 1 3.00 0.17% +10% 4,822,233 8,841 $210,000 385$
Totals 3 30,322,117 100,959 $1,590,000 5,370$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Iziah Utai, also known as Ziggy, is wanted over the shooting murder of an Alameddine bodyguard. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: Court documents reveal how one alleged arson crew contributed to the mayhem

Australia Australia: Iziah Utai, also known as Ziggy, is wanted in relation to the murder of a senior Alameddine figure and has been identified as a central figure in the Coconut Cartel. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: Inside the gangland war for Sydney organised crime supremacy

Australia Australia: Iziah Utai is at the centre of an escalating gangland conflict between an emerging Sydney gang and the notorious Alameddine crime family. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: NSW Police arrest multiple men over spate of violent attacks

Australia Australia: Iziah is the son of Matt Utai and was targeted in the attacks against their family. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Matt Utai’s family targeted with more attacks in St Clair, Guildford West

New Zealand New Zealand: Iziah Utai has a criminal record and previously been linked to being an associate, or a member, of the notorious Sydney organised crime network the Alameddine crime family. 4

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Payback attack’: Sydney house shot up as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai continues to fight for his life