Taskforce Hawk arrest two people as part of investigation into alleged financial offences

Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have today arrested two people as part of an investigation into a series of alleged financial offences.

Police executed warrants at two residential addresses in Mount Martha and the Melbourne CBD this morning.

A 70-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman were both arrested at the Mount Martha address and interviewed by police.

Both have been released pending further enquiries.

Police also seized a number of items including electronic devices, and two controlled weapons including a baton and knife.

The investigation, which commenced earlier this year, remains ongoing.

Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June 2025.

This was in response to a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.

Taskforce Hawk is focused on assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry.

It also continues to proactively target organised crime associated with the sector, including a focus on any individuals employed within the construction industry who have known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Police are also instigating approaches with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as working closely with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.

Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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