Nightclub promoter believed to be intended target of botched kidnapping
Police believe a kidnapping and assault of a Malvern man was a case of mistaken identity, with the intended target being a prominent Melbourne nightclub promoter linked to popular events like Alumbra. The suspects, three teenagers, were arrested and are accused of multiple crimes including attempted kidnappings, home invasions, and a carjacking over a five-day period. The incidents are part of a broader nightlife-related crime spree that has also involved drone surveillance and an arson attack on a business linked to the promoter's company.
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