Jihadist was a 'muscle for hire'

By Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Nick Ralston
Updated August 23 2014 - 2:13pm, first published 3:00am
Khaled Sharrouf (in dark grey top) with Mike Tyson and George Alex (far right). Photo: Leigh Henningham
Khaled Sharrouf (in dark grey top) with Mike Tyson and George Alex (far right). Photo: Leigh Henningham
Sharrouf with Mike Tyson
Sharrouf with Mike Tyson

An underworld clash between Khaled Sharrouf and other crime figures over attempts to collect a disputed $9 million debt precipitated Sharrouf's departure to the Middle East to join murderous extremist group, the Islamic State.