Reid charged with extorting Queanbeyan businessman
Dean Reid, 38, and a co-accused were accused of demanding $5,400 then $10,000 from a Queanbeyan businessman.
Dean Reid, 38, and a 36-year-old co-accused allegedly confronted a Queanbeyan businessman at his workplace on 1 October. Reid allegedly demanded $5,000 to $5,400, claiming the man owed money to another Comanchero member.
Reid then allegedly demanded an extra $10,000, saying it was for using the Comancheros' name 'to pick up chicks'. The man was frightened and believed it was a threat.
A witness intervened and the pair left. Reid was arrested and appeared in court, where bail was refused due to concerns for the complainant's safety.
The entire incident was captured on CCTV and police say the case against Reid appears strong.
- 38
- Reid's age
- $5,000 to $5,400
- Initial demand
- $10,000
- Second demand
- Queanbeyan, NSW
- Incident location
Why it mattersThe incident shows how outlaw motorcycle gangs use threats and coercion to extract money from ordinary business owners.
AustraliaCourt proceedings highlight gang violence and extortion as ongoing issues in Australian communities.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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