Rich mates, secret mansions: Australia’s millionaire Nazis revealed
An investigation has revealed that neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell is living in a multimillion-dollar compound in Melbourne, funded by wealthy backers. These associates are helping Sewell's group, the National Socialist Network, challenge new hate speech laws and plan their political moves. The investigation uncovers a network of affluent individuals supporting this extremist agenda.
- ▪Thomas Sewell, a prominent neo-Nazi leader, resides in a $2.5 million estate in Melbourne's north-east.
- ▪The property was purchased through a shell company by a wealthy heir, concealing Sewell's ownership.
- ▪Sewell's associates include a variety of affluent individuals, including a race-car driver and a property development heir.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:17:09 +1000 |
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