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In February, Deicke was accused in court documents of failing to pay for a $550,000 1987 Ferrari Testarossa he allegedly purchased from a former migration agent Jack Ta.
While Ta claims only $100,000 was paid and is now suing to recover the remaining $450,000, Deicke has denied any knowledge of the car or its seller, telling this masthead via SMS, “That’s not me mate … I have never owned a Ferrari, ever. You have the wrong person. It’s got nothing to do with me.”
Deicke’s businesses have previously been scenes of bikie violence. In 2014, two Comanchero members, including slain crime figure Hawre Sherwani, broke a man’s arms in broad daylight at a Deicke-owned workshop after he attempted to leave the club.
Despite the frequent headlines, including being previously stabbed and targeted in two drive-by shootings by another bikie club, Deicke maintains a slick public image.
His website details a long-held passion for business, describing himself as an embodiment of “dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial success”, and says that the auto repair businesses caters to more than 10,000 customers annually.
“His journey, spanning over two decades, showcases a remarkable trajectory from a competitive boxer to a business innovator, and ultimately, a connoisseur of luxury,” Deicke’s website states.
There are three Melbourne Collision Repair Centre locations across Melbourne, including Mentone, Laverton, and Elwood – the only location not to have been targeted in the early morning attacks.
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