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Melbourne magistrates dismiss extortion charges against three men linked to construction executive
Judge Stephen Ballek found insufficient evidence to link the three men to Amir Teymoori's alleged $6.6 million extortion demand.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard video evidence of a December 2024 meeting at Flemington’s Mama Bear Cafe where construction executive Amir Teymoori allegedly threatened a developer’s manager with a $6.6 million demand. The court displayed footage of four men surrounding the executive, including Daniel Van Camp, Gazanfer Bekirovski and Travers Grubb.
During the meeting, Teymoori is heard saying, “I’m going to f--- you up and your family,” and later covering his mouth before shouting at the construction firm director. Van Camp, identified as the son of former union boss John Van Camp, removed his sunglasses and told the alleged victim, “This is not going away.” Bekirovski briefly spoke and tapped the manager’s arm, while Grubb remained silent.
All four men faced a two‑day committal hearing on charges of making unwarranted demands. Prosecutors allege Teymoori sought $6.6 million, claiming he could buy “industrial peace” for the victim’s company through the CFMEU. The construction firm denied ever hiring Teymoori, and police say his claim to be a union mediator is false.
Magistrate Stephen Ballek dismissed the charges against Van Camp, Bekirovski and Grubb, stating there was insufficient evidence they were complicit in Teymoori’s alleged threat. The case against Teymoori himself continues.
Additional video released by the court showed notorious ex‑bikie Jonny “Two Guns” Walker attending an October 2024 office meeting in Cremorne with Van Camp, Bekirovski and Teymoori as the latter pursued the alleged extortion. Walker has not been charged and was not mentioned in the hearing.
Key facts
- Amir Teymoori allegedly demanded $6.6 million from a construction manager at a Melbourne cafe in December 2024. (smh.com.au)
- Daniel Van Camp, Gazanfer Bekirovski and Travers Grubb were charged with making unwarranted demands but had their charges dismissed by Magistrate Stephen Ballek. (smh.com.au)
- The court displayed video footage of the meeting, including Teymoori’s threat and Van Camp’s statement, “This is not going away.” (smh.com.au)
- Police say Teymoori’s claim to be a union mediator is false and the construction firm denies hiring him. (smh.com.au)
- Ex‑bikie Jonny “Two Guns” Walker appeared in a separate video of an October 2024 office meeting but has not been charged. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Melbourne courts: Amir Teymoori, Gazanfer Bekirovski, Daniel Van Camp, and Travers Grubb face committal hearing for Taskforce Hawk charges”
