Unbelievable discovery in small-town murder case takes international turn. Dubai Super Cartel's rise in secret economic war. Crime reporter unveils Amsterdam underworld. Investigating mysterious murder of Ali Matamad. Dutch town murder connects to super cartel. Notorious murder broker's link to state-sponsored assassination.
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Modern organized crime groups operate like multinational companies, revealing a convergence of crime and business.
The Dubai Super Cartel, with ties to the Iranian regime, orchestrated an international assassination, blurring the line between organized crime and government interests.
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The Rise of the Dubai Super Cartel
At a lavish wedding in Dubai, a young Irish entrepreneur and his business partners gather to celebrate. Unbeknownst to the guests, this wedding is actually an international crime summit. The wedding party consists of members of the Dubai Super Cartel, a shadowy criminal network that controls a multi-billion dollar cocaine empire spanning Europe. Investigative journalist Miles Johnson explores the convergence of crime and business, revealing how modern organized crime groups operate like multinational companies. Despite the challenges of reporting on international crime, Johnson uncovers the extent of the Dubai Super Cartel's power and its connection to the assassination of a man living a secret life in the Netherlands.
The Murder of Ali Matamad and the Secret Identity
Ali Matamad, an electrician living a quiet life in the Netherlands, is mysteriously murdered. Initially assumed to be a random shooting or a case of mistaken identity, investigative reporter Paul Vux discovers that Matamad's real name is Mohammed Reza Kolahi-Salmati. In 1981, Kolahi-Salmati carried out a deadly bombing in Iran, making him a prime target of the regime. Fleeing to the Netherlands, he assumed a new identity and kept his past hidden, even from his own family. The careful planning and execution of Matamad's assassination raise questions about who was behind the murder and why.
The Criminal Nexus: Naofu Fassie and State-Sponsored Assassinations
Naofu Fassie, known as Knoffel, is a notorious figure in the Amsterdam crime scene. He operates as a murder broker, arranging assassinations for a fee. When Fassie is arrested in Dublin, it is revealed that he orchestrated the murder of Ali Matamad on behalf of the Dubai Super Cartel. The cartel, composed of powerful cocaine traffickers, has ties to the Iranian regime. This state-sponsored assassination represents a convergence of organized crime and government interests. The link between Fassie, the super cartel, and Iran raises questions about the changing landscape of international crime and who ultimately controls the flow of money and power.