Meet the heavily tattooed underworld boss who has taken over as president of Australia's most powerful bikie gang the Comancheros. You set up the trusts and lent respectability, as a lawyer, to a criminal organisation.. After a lengthy and high-profile jury trial last year, Naufahu was found guilty of two money-laundering charges - one in respect of a Ford Ranger and the other a $102,075 Bentley. "Dad", the text says, "don't send me these," then another, "I told you to use your brain". Were going to land it there [in New Zealand].. Pasilika Naufahu at his sentencing today in the High Court at Auckland. 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Photo: Supplied, Connor Clausen during the first day of the Operation Nova trial at the High Court in Auckland. But months later those colours had run and Jesse Vella had joined the Rebels' rivals the Comancheros. A shipment of 613 kilograms of methamphetamine - with what police say is a retail value of more than $245 million - was stopped at Auckland Airport last Thursday. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal denied Naufahus appeal over the charge of conspiring to supply pseudoephedrine. The trial against Naufahu, Connor Michael Tamati Clausen, accountant Wiwini Himi Hakaraia, a media personality who has name suppression, and a woman, also with name suppression, began on Monday at the High Court at Auckland. Later that day, the man yells at Sha that he is wasting time and is going to blow the deal. Mick Hawi was a former Comanchero MC President. Biker News does not belong to or support any Club. Tallat Rahman, from Suva, was arrested in February 2019 in the first phase of the inquiry, which discovered how parcels of methamphetamine weighing up to 5kg were hidden inside kitchen appliances shipped from the United States. Justice van Bohemen said Simpson was the facilitator of the money-laundering scheme, who used his specialist skills and knowledge as a lawyer. At trial, Naufahu was found guilty of two charges of money laundering in relation to the purchase of a Bentley and Ford Ranger. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. The president and his brother, Vetekina, also received regular monthly payments from a business in Australia, the court heard. Seiana Fakaosilea, the gang's sergeant-at-arms, was not arrested in Operation Nova. I'll just have to wait for my time to come. Naufahu was arrested following a series of raids across Auckland in April 2019 in which more than $3.7 million in assets was seized, along with luxury cars, motorbikes, high-end luggage and jewellery. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook He had also earlier. Insane Throttle Support Club Become a member Now, Insane Throttle/Motorcycle Madhouse Radio YouTube and Audio Disclaimer, Meet the Insane Throttle Contributing Columnist James Hollywood Macecari, Motorcycle Clubs Riding Clubs and Associations Near Me Index & Listings, Our Policies here at Insane Throttle Publications. An outlaw motorcycle club is a motorcycle subculture.It is generally centered on the use of cruiser motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidsons and choppers, and a set of ideals that purport to celebrate freedom, nonconformity to mainstream culture, and loyalty to the biker group.. The gang boss was also found guilty, along with Connor Clausen, of conspiring to supply pseudoephedrine. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. "We are satisfied he is at high risk of re-offending given his past, given his personality, and given his involvement in the Comancheros gang.". We respect every Motorcycle Club that adheres to proper MC protocol. Comancheros gang president Pasilika Naufahu has sentence reduced Catrin Owen 12:24, Oct 05 2021 RICKY WILSON/STUFF Pasilika Naufahu was jailed for his part in a drug and money laundering. He had a number of convictions in Australia, including for violence. That man cannot be identified as he is awaiting trial on a number of drugs charges. Neither man was charged with drug offences. "We still had many more memories to make, we still had so much more to do. The offending was sophisticated, said Justice van Bohemen, with encrypted devices used to avoid detection by police. A psychologist considered a special treatment programme for violent offending would adequately meet Naufahu's rehabilitative needs. This (is) that new s***," Meehan wrote in the Instagram post announcing the switch which saw the pair posed in with a motorcycle and the Comanchero insignia. I've told you so many times, don't send me messages," the text read. The Comancheros New Zealand president and two other senior gang members will spend a further three months behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting a prisoner. Naufahu - whose brother Pasilika is the president of the New Zealand chapter of the Australian motorcycle gang - also pleaded guilty to possession of MDMA, or Ecstasy, which is a Class-B controlled drug. Aged between 18 and 24, all are members of the Comancheros gang, said Det. Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle fund: Where will donations go? In sentencing Daniels who was wearing a Versace top in Comanchero colours of black and gold to four years and eight months in prison, Justice Gerard van Bohemen said the senior club member played a crucial role overseeing the clubs operations for significant personal gain. However, the Court substituted the gang boss 10 year imprisonment to one of nine years. There was nearly 5kg of methamphetamine inside. The hairdresser, He Sha, was jailed in 2020 after he admitted crossing the Tasman to sell pseudoephedrine in a failed deal. Make sure you have subscribed to our Facebook page or Twitter to stay tuned! Their shared trial had started with five defendants but that number dropped by two when several charges were withdrawn midway. Pasilika Naufahu is on trial for drug, money laundering and organised crime charges. "Dad I wrote this for you, with a heavy heart, holding your reading glasses, listening to roadhouse blues. Three days later, Rahmans son checked into the same hotel and was seen meeting with another man, a 19-year-old Mexican national, who also cannot be identified for legal reasons. "It's hard to accept the fact, you left us so soon. Pasilika Naufahu appeared before the Parole Board on 12 September, and was again refused early release after he first became eligible for parole on 11 May. Bullied at school, Naufahu found the way to deal with this was violence, which won the approval of his father, he said. Most updated Motorcycle community news from all the World, Motorcycle Clubs news, 1%er news. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. The defence lawyer said upon his clients arrival in New Zealand, he had difficulty opening a bank account, getting accommodation and employment. Two days before Christmas, December 23, 2018, Rahman left New Zealand but not before receiving a backpack full of cash. The Vice President of Comanchero NZ released on parole Content Created by Grid Sparta He was released from prison this week after the Parole Board decided he was no longer an "undue risk" to the public. A senior Comanchero MC member has admitted charges of money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group, just weeks before his trial was due to start. Daniels was sentenced to four years and eight months after he pleaded guilty to participating in an organised criminal group and nine counts of money laundering. You clearly knew the money was derived from significant importation of drugs.. Ten days prior to that trial, Naufahu pleaded guilty to four charges of money laundering and one of participating in an organised crime group. The Comancheros are participants in the United Motorcycle Council of NSW, which convened a conference in 2009 to address legislation aimed against the "bikie" clubs, their poor public image in the wake of several violent clashes and ongoing biker wars, and defusing deadly feuds such as the Comancheros' battles with the Hells Angels. Copyright Star Media Network 2019. The gang's secretary Jarome Fonua has previously been jailed for his part in the drug operation. I'm on a big case over here.". Around the same time, a consignment of a kitchen stovetops shipped from the United States had been seized by Customs and examined. Shortly after the man and Naufahu were seen by police sitting in the Howick Village Cafe. He was convicted of the murder of Hells Angels MC Anthony Zervas. In sentencing Daniels - who was wearing a Versace top in Comanchero colours of black and gold - to four years and eight months in prison, Justice Gerard van Bohemen said the senior gang member played a crucial role overseeing the gang's operations for significant personal gain. After stopping at a cafe, the pair get back into the vehicle and the man can be heard telling Sha about how the area is one of the most policed areas in the country all gang squad. The Court of Appeal concluded those statements were admissible to prove Naufahu was participating in the conspiracy. You know the puakas get all my messages," the text read. We are making these materials available in an effort for news reporting or educational purposes. "All done and sworn in welcome aboard to my brothers in New Zealand," an Australian member of the Comancheros posted on Instagram. Naufahus lawyer Ron Mansfield said his client is a good husband and father to four children, who tried to set up a life in New Zealand after being deported under the 501 scheme. "I can't wait to see you again dad. Rahman returned to New Zealand and was arrested by the National Organised Crime Group, along with the 19-year-old from Mexico and a 33-year-old Chinese man called Hui Wang. The pair parted ways before the man made various stops and took photos of his car before he was observed meeting up with Sha and the pair also made multiple stops around the city. The late admissions come shortly before the pair were due to stand trial at the High Court in September, along with other members of the gang and their associates on charges laid in April 2019 following Operation Nova. A trial involving laundering and drug charges against Comanchero president Pasilika Naufahu, Connor Michael Tamati Clausen, accountant Wiwini Himi Hakaraia, a media personality who has name A lawyer was used to set up trusts for Naufahu and other group members. At the Court of Appeal, Ron Mansfield QC argued the statements made by a man who has name suppression, should have been ruled inadmissible because there was an absence of reasonable evidence that Naufahu was a member of the $1m conspiracy to supply pseudoephedrine. Money was deposited at banks in amounts less than $10,000, in a bid to avoid triggering the banks' reporting threshold, then funnelled through trust and company accounts to disguise their criminal origins. At trial, Naufahu was found guilty of two charges of money laundering in relation to the purchase of a Bentley and a Ford Ranger. The president of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club has had a year knocked off his jail term. Simpson was reckless and brought the legal profession into disrepute, however, the judge was satisfied he was genuine in his remorse. "I know you're up there in the forever chapter, sinking them down at the bar, flying that flag with 13 stars. The late admissions come shortly before the pair were due to stand trial at the High Court in September, along with other members of the club and their associates on charges laid in April 2019 following Operation Nova. STUFF Intercepted communications between a man and an Australian hairdresser who allegedly orchestrated a $1 million drug deal of pseudoephedrine for the Comanchero MC president have been played in court. "From the way that I talk from the way that I move. Most updated Motorcycle community news from all the World, Motorcycle Clubs news, 1%er news. Clausen has already been sentenced to three years and eight months' imprisonment. Justice Sally Fitzgerald convicted Naufahu of the three offences and scheduled a sentencing date of October 23, 2020, alongside his fellow Comanchero Jarome Fonua. The house was purchased with Naufahus 7-year-old son listed as the owner. On Monday afternoon, Crown prosecutor David Johnstone opened the case to the jury. Around the same time, a consignment of a kitchen stovetops shipped from the United States had been seized by Customs and examined. (First published September 2020). Clausen also admitted being in possession of a pistol and ammunition and a pump-action shotgun and shells. The Comanchero members and associates were arrested in April 2019 after a massive police search. He had also earlier pleaded guilty to participating in an organised criminal group and money laundering in relation to a $1.3 million home and expensive cars. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook. Naufahu has denied conspiring to import a class A drug, conspiring to supply class B drug pseudoephedrine and three charges of money laundering, namely using $212,796.96 towards purchasing a Bentley, Ford Ranger and a concrete pump. These include electronic monitoring with a curfew between 10pm-6am, not to use drugs, not to communicate or associate with co-offenders, or anyone connected to the Comancheros. Alleged Comancheros members accused of brazen Auckland attack keep names secret for now They have been jointly charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. How many times do I need to say - I'm gonna get arrested soon. 1 Dec, 2021 01:00 AM . The Comanchero Motorcycle Club New Zealand president feared he was about to be arrested eight months before a major police bust and also suspected police were bugging his phone, a jury has been told. Im going to land it between you and me [Ill give you] all the f***en work you can handle. Est. Defence lawyer Ron Mansfield said Naufahu had been deported from Australia as a 501, arriving here with no support network in place. Frustrated emails from Kawerau constable to Police Commissioner Mike Bush led to downfall of Mo Video of gang's botched $1m drug deal that brought down Comancheros leader - NZ Herald, Auckland Airport meth bust: Air New Zealand baggage handlers charged - NZ Herald. In August,club treasurer Jarome FonuaandVetekinaadmitted their parts in the operation. Naufahu was jailed for 10 years by Justice Graham Lang in February over his role in a sophisticated money laundering and drugs scheme. All of these defendants contributed to his organised criminal group and helped it succeed until the police intervened in April 2019.. Visit the #1 Biker Channel on YouTube and get straight up commentary on whats happening in the biker scene. Comanchero club secretary Jarome Fonua was jailed for four and half years. We growing stronger and stronger.". He had admitted participating in an organised criminal group and nine money laundering charges which came from purchasing a swag of expensive vehicles. The brother of the Comanchero gang president has been jailed after moving to New Zealand to help his deported sibling. When brought in for questioning by police, Rahman claimed to be in New Zealand on holiday. The 501 scheme is the the character section of the Australian Migration Act which allows the cancellation of visas. The true source of the money was a secret and the group had to use a range of tactics to pretend the source was legitimate, the Crown said. "No it doesn't matter if you delete all my messages already [go] all to the puakas. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. In the absence of his colleagues, the 20-year-old was promoted as the acting "commander" until his arrest in another covert investigation, Operation Cincinnati, in late 2020. As part of his release plan, Daniels will attend a rehabilitation programme and one-on-one private counselling with a psychologist. In the recording, the man can be heard getting frustrated with Sha talking about a deal that he can make nearly half a million dollars from. There were "hints" in some of the reports that he was considering a change in lifestyle but the judge viewed the likelihood of that as remote. He said: Youre going to start off with a nice number with two zeroes. Of the dozens of intercepted calls using nicknames and codes played during the trial, none have involved the local Comancheros president until now. It had been a previously been a strained relationship, the court heard. Vetekina Naufahu pleaded guilty to three charges at a High Court hearing this morning, held by audio-visual link because of the Covid-19 lockdown in Auckland. Everything went quiet until Rahman flew into Auckland International Airport on December 18, 2018, and checked into a hotel on Queen St, the Four Points by Sheraton. Later that afternoon, the man is heard telling Sha to tell the guy thats coming with the pseudo to drop it in the boot. Justice Sally Fitzgerald convicted Naufahu of the three offences and scheduled a sentencing date of October 23, 2020, alongside his fellow Comanchero Jarome Fonua. Once in New Zealand, the police allege the drugs were distributed by "frontmen" for the Comanchero, whose hierarchy allegedly reaped the rewards of the illicit trade. Three days later, Rahman's son checked into the same hotel and was seen meeting with another man, a 19-year-old Mexican national, who also cannot be identified for legal reasons. Two days before Christmas, December 23, 2018, Rahman left New Zealand but not before receiving a backpack full of cash. The Comanchero Motorcycle Club New Zealand president feared he was about to be arrested eight months before a major police bust and also suspected police were bugging his phone, a jury has been told. Former Comancheros President Mick Hawi was jailed manslaughter after he stabbed and bludgeoned rival Hells Angel bikie Anthony Zervas in the domestic departure hall of Sydney Airport in 2009.. Naufahu was declared bankrupt in 2010 in Australia, however on arrival in New Zealand he opened a bank account and up until 2019, $1.1 million was deposited. He told them Naufahu arrived in New Zealand from Australia in early 2016 and quickly went about establishing the New Zealand chapter of the Comancheros. A video, taken by police, was played at trial showing the brother of a man who the Crown says is at the heart of the case and an Australian hairdresser meeting with Clausen. Over the course of three years, more than a million dollars was deposited and withdrawn. 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More than 80 police officers were involved in the raids, which led to about $4 million of assets being seized, including firearms and several luxury vehicles such as a Rolls-Royce Wraith and gold-plated Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Tyson Daniels is the vice president of the Comanchero MC in New Zealand. The Australian motorcycle gang established a chapter in New Zealand after 14 members were deported as so-called "501s", in reference to the section of Australia's immigration law used to revoke visas on "character" grounds. He is charismatic.". Earlier this month, Fakaosilea was found guilty on several charges of conspiring to import methamphetamine, including a 600kg shipment from South Africa, as well as supplying the Class-A drug. 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Then in February 2019, two separate consignments from the United States - a "waffle maker" and "coffee brewer"- were stopped at the border by Customs, each containing 2.9kg of methamphetamine. Comanchero gang leader Pasilika Naufahu has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Once in New Zealand, the police allege the drugs were distributed by frontmen for the Comanchero, whose hierarchy allegedly reaped the rewards of the illicit trade. Naufahu was arrested as a part of a covert police investigation called Operation Nova that targeted the Comanchero Motorcycle Club. File photo. I deeply regret a father being separated from his family. However, that is a consequence of your decisions.". There cant be any sensible reason that these payments were loans, Johnstone said. Pasilika Naufahu was jailed for his part in a drug and money laundering scheme. This didn't occur during his upbringing in Sydney, but in 2016 when he was deported to New Zealand under the 501 scheme, without any meaningful support or guidance. #gridsparta #comancheroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSpartaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/gridspartaWe'd love you to submit your videos for pub. A video, taken by police, was played at trial showing the brother of a man who the Crown says is at the heart of the case and an Australian hairdresser meeting with Clausen. Senior Comancheros Tyson Daniels, left, and Jarome Fonua have pleaded guilty to money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group. Since then, however, Daniels has been a model prisoner. Allan Meehan, 35, is the new leader of Australia's most powerful . Biker News does not belong to or support any Club. Red Cross Cyclone Gabrielle fund: Where will donations go? Connor Clausen had his conviction appeal dismissed. Earlier, two other men, one of whom will be called as a witness, discuss buying an airplane and whether the particular model could fly all the way from Auckland to Fiji without stopping for fuel. He was "surprised" to be deported given his imprisonment in Australia had been in short stints. "He accepted that he lived a high lifestyle, but he said he has now learned that reconnection with his culture and family is more important.". The media personality is charged with participating in an organised criminal group and two charges of money laundering including the purchase of two concrete pumps totalling $439,700. Naufahu whose brother Pasilika is the president of the New Zealand chapter of the Australian motorcycle club also pleaded guilty to possession of MDMA, or Ecstasy, which is a Class-B controlled drug. Photo: Supplied, The Comancheros posted photographs on Instagram to announce the establishment of a New Zealand chapter. 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