Australian cars stolen for parts to sell to Iran and Russia, insurers say
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-09-09 22:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Consumer affairs
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Transport, Middle East, Europe, Australia, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice
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Organised crime groups are stealing cars from Australian roads, shipping them overseas and stripping them down to sell the parts in Iran and Russia, insurers have warned, as sanctions make the black market for parts increasingly lucrative.
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