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Former CFMEU Leader John Setka Charged With Seven Counts Over Alleged Menacing Emails

Police allege he sent abusive emails to a CFMEU administrator following late‑October compliance notices.

Overview

  • Victoria Police and the AFP arrested Setka at his Footscray home about 6.40am following a Taskforce Hawk investigation.
  • He was charged with seven counts of using a device to menace, harass and offend, an offence carrying a maximum three‑year jail term if convicted.
  • Police allege the emails were sent after a notice to produce on October 27 and a follow‑up letter on October 28.
  • Detectives seized a mobile phone and an iPad, and Setka was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on January 30.
  • The criminal case progresses alongside Fair Work Ombudsman allegations that he sought to coerce the AFL regarding umpiring chief Stephen McBurney.