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The sinister reason Iraqi police doctored famous picture of Melbourne crime boss

In the image, Kaz Hamad appears to have six fingers and is nine feet tall. Now we know why.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    The sinister reason Iraqi police doctored famous picture of Melbourne crime boss

    In the image, Kaz Hamad appears to have six fingers and is nine feet tall. Now we know why.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    The sinister reason Iraqi police doctored famous picture of Melbourne crime boss

    In the image, Kaz Hamad appears to have six fingers and is nine feet tall. Now we know why.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Kaz Hamad and Melbourne.

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