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Packer admits threatening businessman with Mossad connection over privatisation deal

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Published: 9 October 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

A prominent Melbourne businessman sought urgent advice after receiving threats from James Packer that included references to his friend, the head of Mossad, Yossi Cohen

James Packer admits threatening businessman over privatisation deal (SMH)
A prominent Melbourne businessman sought urgent legal and security advice after receiving threats from casino tycoon James Packer that included references to a person connected to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad

Bibi’s tycoon ally threatens to use Mossad connections for business (Jerusalem Post)
James Packer is also part of PM’s trial

Australia tycoon tied to PM’s case said to threaten to sic Mossad on businessman (Jerusalem Post)
James Packer says he was unwell when he reportedly cited the Israeli intelligence service in threat to private equity executive

Photo: James Packer giving evidence to the gaming inquiry via video from his luxury yacht
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