Kazem Hamad

Kazem Hamad

criminal Australia

Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad is a notorious figure in Australia's illicit tobacco trade, alleged to be involved in drug importations, money laundering, and violent crimes. He has been engaged in a turf war with rival gangs, leading to a series of firebombings targeting tobacco stores that resist his influence.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,359
Power
939$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 2.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,359 $1,380,000 939$
Totals 1 25,499,884 17,359 $1,380,000 939$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad has waged a two-year campaign of firebombings and shootings across Melbourne to take control of Australia’s multibillion dollar tobacco black market. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald: The ex-partner of a tobacco war boss was stopped at the border. Her luggage was a luxury treasure trove

Australia Australia: Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad is a business partner of tobacco kingpin Ahmed Al-Hamza and is allegedly involved in drug importations and money-laundering activity. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald: Secret tobacco war briefings reveal authorities wasted years cracking down on illicit trade