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Melbourne police have arrested a 20-year-old believed to be the mastermind behind a wave of violent crimes for “The Commission,” calling it the most significant bust since the tobacco wars began in 2023. Despite his youth, he allegedly directed arson, shootings, and a kidnapping — and was released early from youth detention just months before the spree. Using encrypted apps under aliases like “Combank,” he coordinated attacks while portraying himself as a simple guy running an empire from home. Charged with aggravated home invasion, kidnapping, extortion, and inciting a child to commit a crime, his past includes orchestrating tobacco extortions and arson at 18 — a case where a judge prioritized rehabilitation over adult prison. Now, the system’s effectiveness in preventing recidivism among young offenders is under intense scrutiny as investigators dig deeper into his criminal network.

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