Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad, a Melbourne man described by Iraqi authorities as one of the world's most dangerous wanted men, has been arrested in Iraq after years evading capture. Hamad, an exiled tobacco kingpin, is accused of drug trafficking, collaborating with violent gangs, and orchestrating a series of fire-bombings and arson attacks in Melbourne, including a plot targeting a gangland rival's family grave and a synagogue. Authorities allege he maintained control over his criminal empire in Australia from abroad, using encrypted communications, and was involved in a wide range of crimes including murder, extortion, and money laundering. His arrest follows an official request from Australia, and marks a significant development in efforts to dismantle international organised crime networks linked to the illegal tobacco trade.