The Ibrahim Files
The Ibrahim Files
The Ibrahims are Sydney's most fascinating family. And in 2016 when police began an undercover operation into members of the family and their associates, few could have predicted the result. Less than two years later, more than 20 people were arrested over a billion dollar drug and tobacco smuggling ring. But the investigation also pulled back the curtain on the Ibrahim clan and gave unprecedented…Social links:
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Fadi's Struggles
Everything changed for Fadi Ibrahim in 2009 when he was shot while sitting in his Lamborghini outside his Sydney home. He is riddled with pain and turns to prescription medication to get by. Listen to Fadi speak about his pain killer addiction.
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King John
Listen as Michael Ibrahim compares himself and each of his brothers to the cast of Entourage, revealing what the family really think of Kings Cross King John Ibrahim.
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Peace With The Macris Family
The Ibrahim and Macris families have bitter history. They're not supposed to like each other so the suggestion that Michael Ibrahim would call Alex Macris and ask to test drive his Bentley comes as something of a surprise. But that’s exactly what he did on February 16, 2017. Listen to the call.
03:49Explicit
$10m tax debt
Conversations between the Ibrahim brothers, friends and their accountant revealed John was dealing with a whopping bill from the ATO that was causing major drama for the family.
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Father vs. Son
John Ibrahim used his book to speak fondly of his son Daniel, but the younger Ibrahim tells a different story about their relationship. Listen to Daniel reveal to his friends and a NSW inmate about a punch up he had with his father.
04:34Explicit
Michael vs. Shayda
When Michael and Fadi went to Dubai in 2017 an all-night texting war broke out between the youngest Ibrahim and Fadi's wife Shayda. Listen to Michael tell Fadi what happened.
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Infamous Eyebrow Waxing
In 2017, police made a bizarre discovery at John Ibrahim's home. Two sets of eyebrows still on their wax strips. Now, phone taps of calls between the Ibrahims and their associates tell the full story of the bizarre discovery. Listen to conversations between John's son Daniel Ibrahim and his ex-gir…
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The Mysterious Gift
The network that spreads beyond the Ibrahim brothers contains a handful of colourful characters. In one phone call tapped by police, Sydney construction identity George Alex is moved to tears as he thanks Michael Ibrahim for a mysterious gift.
02:59Explicit
I Thought He Was My Mate
Ryan Watsford was delivered a crushing blow during a police interview with an AFP agent; a man he believed was his friend was actually an undercover cop. Hear the Ibrahim associate's reaction during a recording of the interview.
05:15Explicit
Crime Figure's Big Secret
During one call tapped by police, Michael Ibrahim is heard discussing with a Sydney crime figure about the latter's fetish for having sex with men who dress as women. Listen to the conversation between the pair.
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