New global appeal launched for one of Australia's most wanted men
Police have ramped up their efforts to locate one of Australia's most wanted men, who they believe fled the country over two decades ago.
In 1999, James Dalamangas allegedly fled to Greece after his believed involvement in the death of a Sydney father.
George Giannopoulos attended a Belmore nightclub in Sydney’s south west on April 25th 1999 when he was stabbed twice and died while trying to intervene in a fight between two patrons.
A warrant was issued for Mr Dalamangas' arrest the next day over his alleged involvement in the brutal murder, although he was never found.
Dalamangas, who worked as a bouncer, is also wanted for questioning over the 1997 shooting murder of another Kings Cross bouncer Tim Voukelates.
He was also involved in a brawl at Star City Casino where his brother Peter was killed in 1998.
Police believe he fled the country after Mr Giannopoulos' death, with authorities believing he is still living in Greece.
After attempts to extradite Mr Dalamangas from Greece were not successful in 2003, Greek authorities agreed to commence the prosecution of Mr Dalamangas over his alleged role in the murder, but the process was suspended in 2007 when he couldn't be found.
As the 25-year-long Greek statute of limitations nears, police are re-appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly if they can assist in locating Mr Dalamangas in Greece.
“A warrant was issued for Mr Dalamangas’ arrest; however, despite extensive inquiries, he has never been located,” police said in a statement.
Detectives have released an age progression photo of Dalamangas, who would now be aged 53.
Dalamangas is Mediterranean in appearance, between 180 and 185cm tall with a medium build, dark hair and brown eyes.
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