Globe-trotting gangster's social media taunts 'incredibly valuable' to police
Anthony Pele, a wanted fugitive in connection with a Sydney shooting, has been using social media to taunt rivals and showcase his life on the run. His posts, which included locations in various countries, have provided police with valuable information about his whereabouts. The Instagram account believed to be his has since been deactivated following media attention.
- ▪Anthony Pele is wanted for the murder of an innocent bystander in a Sydney shooting.
- ▪His social media posts have been described as 'incredibly valuable' to police investigations.
- ▪The Instagram account believed to be operated by Pele has been deactivated after media reports.
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Wanted alleged killer Anthony Pele's social media posts 'incredibly valuable' to policeABy Anton RoseTopic:CrimeThu 28 May 2026 at 9:23amThu 28 May 2026 at 9:23amThu 28 May 2026 at 9:23amWanted gunman Anthony Pele posing with a sportscar as police seek to bring him back to Australia. (Supplied)In short:An Instagram account believed to be run by a man wanted over a Sydney underworld shooting has been deactivated after it appeared in media reports.Globe-trotting Anthony Pele is believed to have unwittingly provided police with "incredibly valuable" information in the social media posts claiming to be from Asia, Samoa and Mexico.Police had been looking for Mr Pele since fled Australia after a July 2023 shooting that claimed the life of an innocent…
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