Prominent Melbourne Figure and Spouse Detained in Raids
A significant figure in Melbourne’s underworld, Mick Gatto, along with his wife Cheryl, were taken into custody at their Mount Martha residence on Wednesday. The arrests occurred during a series of coordinated police operations.
Sources indicate these detentions are linked to an ongoing inquiry focusing on alleged corruption within the construction sector. Victoria Police’s Taskforce Hawk is reportedly spearheading this investigation.
A police spokesperson confirmed that officers executed warrants at the couple’s Mornington Peninsula home as part of an investigation into purported financial misconduct.
Details of the Arrests
“Two individuals at the property, a man and a woman, both in their 70s, were arrested and are currently assisting police with their inquiries,” the spokesperson stated.
Further details are expected to be released later today as the investigation progresses.
