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Former Gang Leader’s Parole Watch | Auckland News
Former Mongrel Mob boss Poutawa Whiti Kireka, infamous for his “Notorious” face tattoo, has been released on parole after serving less than half of an eight-year sentence for violent crimes including assault, kidnapping, and drug offenses. Having undergone intensive psychological therapy in prison, Kireka claims he’s left the gang and aims to rebuild his life — a promise he’s made before, notably after his 2017 release when he vowed to become a fitness trainer. His current parole comes with strict conditions: electronic monitoring, curfews, no contact with victims or gang members, and a ban…
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