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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
The REAL target behind strike force raid of multimillionaire couple's luxury mansion revealed
The real target of a dramatic raid carried out by organised crime detectives at the $27million mansion of a glamorous Sydney couple has been revealed. Heavily armed officers from NSW Police's anti-gang taskforce executed a no-knock warrant on the Bellevue Hill home in Sydney's east on February 6. The property is owned by former A Current Affair bureau chief Stephanie Jandegian and her entrepreneur husband Garrett. The raid, which quickly became the talk of the city's eastern suburbs social set, was reported at the time to have been carried out due to the couple's affiliation with others believed to be the detective's primary targets. On Tuesday, The Australian's Margin Call column revealed that raid was conducted to gather intel on on Brighton Le Sands entrepreneur Marios Alexandridis. Alexandridis first made headlines in 2015 when he was jailed for two years after he stormed into his ex-wife's Double Bay apartment with a gun. He was back in the headlines a decade ago when his home was shot up during a night of gang violence in Sydney's south-west. The February 6 raid on the Jandegians' mansion was carried out as part of Strike Force Candice, a multi-agency investigation into unexplained wealth and money laundering Strike Force Candice. It's not yet clear what detectives were hoping to find, however it's since been revealed that it was one of several warrants executed over the course of the day. As detectives raided the Jandegians' Bellevue Hill home, officers executed separate warrants in Elizabeth Bay, Woollahra, Dolans Bay and Mosman. Police allegedly seized multiple mobile phones, almost one kilogram of cocaine, about half a kilogram of silver bullion and more than $1million in luxury goods. Police also executed a targeted vehicle stop against Stephanie's father, construction industry figure Serge Golman, 59, The Australian reported. His mobile phone was seized along with that of a second man travelling with him at the time. Alexandridis is understood to have been the only person arrested during the February raids. He faced Manly Local Court where he was granted bail. He is scheduled to reappear in court next Tuesday on one count of recklessly dealing with the proceeds of crime with intent to conceal. No arrests or charges have been laid against the Jandegians. Daily Mail Australia does not suggest that either Stephanie or Garrett Jandegian committed any wrongdoing. The couple are well-known in Sydney's eastern suburbs for the lavish birthday and milestone parties they throw for their two children. Mr Jandegian, originally from San Francisco, founded the drink company Aqualove, an alkaline water product, in 2017. He left Aqualove three years ago after selling his stake in the company but continues to serve as a director of antigen test and personal protective equipment supplied Pharma Sol. Ms Jandegian (nee Golman) competed as a former contestant on Network Ten's reality show So You Think You Can Dance in 2008 and went on to serve as a broadcast journalist at Channel Nine. She worked as the Sydney bureau chief for Nine's A Current Affair program alongside her award-winning producer sister Lauren Golman. The couple's lavish lifestyle has attracted widespread media attention in recent years, spurred on by a string of top-shelf property acquisitions. The Jandegians purchased their two storey Bellevue Hill mansion in 2022 after it went on offer at an eye-watering $27million in what was widely acknowledged as that year's biggest acquisition in Sydney's most expensive postcode. The country-style mansion with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and tennis court was formerly owned by ex-ASX chief Dominic Stevens.
LBCI
2 days ago
- General
- LBCI
Lebanese army says raid kills 'dangerous fugitive' in Brital shootout
The Lebanese army said a wanted suspect was killed Tuesday during a raid in the town of Brital, Baalbek. In a statement, the army said intelligence officers were conducting a raid on the home of a man identified by his initials, W.T. when he opened fire on the patrol. The officers returned fire, wounding him. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The suspect was described as a dangerous fugitive wanted on multiple charges, including leading an armed gang responsible for kidnappings, thefts, and robberies, in addition to document and currency forgery, drug and weapons trafficking, and previous attacks on army personnel. The army said it seized forgery equipment, counterfeit documents and cash, drugs, military gear, and live ammunition from the suspect's home, according to the army. The items were confiscated and handed over to the judiciary as investigations proceeded under the supervision of the relevant authorities.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
KL night raid uncovers drugs, immigration offences, illegal club operations
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Authorities carried out a coordinated raid on entertainment outlets in the city on May 31, targeting unlicensed operations and criminal activity. The operation under the KL Strike Force was jointly conducted by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), the Federal Territories Islamic Department (Jawi) and the Immigration Department. Two entertainment premises were inspected, with one found operating without a business licence and the other still in the midst of applying for one. DBKL seized items used in unauthorised entertainment activities and issued two notices for breaches under local entertainment laws. Immigration officers detained 27 foreign nationals during the raid and brought them to headquarters for documentation purposes. AADK confirmed 19 individuals tested positive for controlled substances and were taken in for further action. Jawi issued 10 orders for individuals to report for interviews under Shariah laws governing moral offences. Authorities said similar joint operations would continue in key locations across Kuala Lumpur to monitor and enforce compliance with the law.
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Police arrest 11 men for cockfighting in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 24 — Police arrested 11 men, including an Indonesian national, in Op Dadu for alleged gambling during a cockfighting raid yesterday. State police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin said the suspects, aged between 32 and 56, were engaged in cockfighting behind a house in Kampung Atas Tol, here, when the raid was conducted at about 12.30pm. He said the raid was conducted following intelligence gathering by the D7 Branch of the state police with the cooperation of the State Veterinary Services Department. The police also seized four roosters, a cockfighting bond, RM5,823 and a bag containing needles, thread and red medical bandages, he said. He said all the suspects tested negative for drugs, and the case is being investigated under Section 7(2) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 and Section 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015. — Bernama
Al Jazeera
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood
NewsFeed Israeli forces disguised as civilians raid Gaza neighbourhood Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in southern Gaza disguised as civilians. They killed a Palestinian fighter before snatching his wife and young son. The raid unfolded as Israel escalated its assault on Gaza, where bombardment, siege, and starvation continue.
