Katie Tangey
Katie Tangey was a burlesque performer who tragically lost her life in a botched arson attack in Melbourne, which was allegedly ordered by Kaz Hamad. The attack, linked to a theft of illegal tobacco, mistakenly targeted her residence and resulted in her death, drawing significant media attention and a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
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Katie Tangey was a Victorian woman whose life was cost by the criminal activities surrounding illicit tobacco.
Cut cigarette tax or more people will get hurt by illegal trade, says Liberal MP Mary Aldred
Australia· 2026-02-17
Katie Tangey, 27, was a drag performer and photographer who died in a house fire linked to the gangland war over tobacco.
Pushing up the price of heroin cut crime, so why isn’t the same thing happening with tobacco?Australia· 2026-02-03
Katie Tangey was killed in a firebombing incident linked to Hamad's criminal activities.
Underworld kingpin arrested in Iraq, but his run may not be overAustralia· 2026-01-14
The bungled Melbourne arson attack that accidentally claimed the life of burlesque performer Katie Tangey was ordered by Hamad.
Police believe Australian crime boss did Iran’s firebomb biddingAustralia· 2025-08-26
