Breaking: Five arrested as police raid CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne

CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne raided by police investigating alleged corruption Five people have been arrested after detectives investigating allegations of corruption in the construction industry raided the CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne this morning. Victoria Police said detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed warrants at six addresses as part of an investigation into alleged secret commissions. One of the premises was the Elizabeth Street office of the construction union. "Five people have been taken into custody and are being interviewed by police," a police spokesperson said. They said further information would be provided later this afternoon. CFMEU assistant administrator Matt McGowan said he was unable to comment on the development. "CFMEU has been made aware of a police operation this morning as part of Taskforce Hawk," he said in a statement. "As this is a live police matter, CFMEU can not comment further at this time." Loading