Caption: Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure Dean McPherson has praised Matthew Horwill, Coastal Regional Manager for Stefanutti Stock. He was shot dead by the construction mafia because his company did not yield to extortion pressure. Photo: Attached
Police are investigating tycoons issuing extortion orders while confined in upscale residential areas, minister speaks on the issue at summit
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