Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective An ex-detective accused of blackmail and bribery has faced court over corruption commission claims he accepted trips to Thailand, cash and luxury hotels. AAP · Feb 5
Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector Blackmail and bribery charges have been laid against a former police veteran who admitted to accepting cash from a debt collector at a corruption inquiry. AAP · Jan 16
IBAC lawyer questions evidence of disgraced cop Wayne Dean as investigation into misconduct continues Disgraced cop Wayne Dean said he didn't know his friend Mick Gatto had a criminal history during an anti-corruption investigation into allegations of misconduct. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Police officer accused of misconduct used code words in dealings with Melbourne debt collector A senior Victorian police officer accused of serious misconduct ends a marathon four-day stint in the witness box in tears, apologising to his peers and his family. ABC News · May 6, 2022
Victorian detective got free tickets to boxing from Mick Gatto, Ibac hearing told Det Sgt Wayne Dean says on two occasions he shared tickets given to him by the alleged underworld figure with other officers The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022
IBAC hears misconduct-accused police officer did not know of friend Mick Gatto's criminal history Detective Sergeant Wayne Dean tells Victoria's corruption watchdog that he did not know of Mick Gatto's criminal history during years of friendship. ABC News · May 4, 2022
Victorian detective used police station for private jobs, Ibac hearing told Wayne Dean used police stations and databases to resolve personal disputes and was paid by an associate, Ibac alleges The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022
Senior police officer under investigation following allegations of aiding and abetting criminals Detective Sergeant Wayne Dean has admitted to accepting "gratitude" payments after helping to resolve debt disputes. ABC News · May 3, 2022