A Footscray man has been hit with further charges as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator earlier this year.
The 61-year-old was initially arrested on 12 November and charged with seven counts of using a telecom communications device to menace, harass and offend.
On Friday 5 December Taskforce Hawk detectives also charged him with two further counts of using a telecom communications device to offend.
Investigators will allege the Footscray man sent the offensive messages on October 30 to an investigator appointed by the CFMEU Administration.
The man was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 30 January.
Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal activity linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June this year following a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.
The taskforce is assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry, as well as targeting organised crime associated with the sector.
Employees within the construction industry with known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs are a particular focus of the taskforce.
Police are also working with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as collaborating with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at: www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
