Joseph Vaa
New ZealandcriminalMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Joseph Vaa is one of the two Samoan men arrested by Vietnamese police for allegedly being hired to ambush Lorenzo Lemalu, showcasing the international dimensions of gang-related violence.
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Joseph Vaa admitted to gunning down suspected ‘Coconut Cartel’ ringleader Lorenzo Lemalu Tovia.
Samoa drug raids reach 20 this year, as countrymen caught up in gang hitThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-01
New Zealand· 2026-06-01
Vaa was arrested in connection with the murder of Lorenzo Lemalu.
Daniel Rodney Badger linked to Vietnam murder of Coconut Cartel leader Lorenzo Lemalu, police suspectThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-05-29
Australia· 2026-05-29
Joseph Vaa is one of the two Samoan men arrested for the assassination of Lorenzo Lemalu.
Coconut Cartel decapitated as police swoop on alleged Sydney bossThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-05-28
Australia· 2026-05-28