Former Finks Boss Jailed After Alleged Gunpoint Kidnapping of Two Women on NSW South Coast

#gridsparta #bikies #finks In Wollongong, A former Illawarra Finks club leader has been sentenced to eight years in prison after a violent incident in which two women were allegedly detained at gunpoint during a confrontation on the New South Wales South Coast. Troy Albert Fornaciari, previously the president of the Illawarra chapter of the Finks outlaw motorcycle club, was found guilty of kidnapping and firearms offences following a jury trial. The court heard the 43 year old forced two women to drive him to a property in early 2022 before holding them against their will. During the ordeal, he allegedly produced a pistol and pointed it at both women, telling them they were going to die. At one point, the firearm was discharged into a lounge area near where one of the women was sitting. The incident was later reported to police, leading to his arrest and prosecution. Fornaciari pleaded not guilty to charges including kidnapping, taking a person with intent to commit a serious indictable offence, and multiple counts involving an unauthorised pistol. He was ultimately convicted on all counts after a short jury trial. In sentencing, the Wollongong District Court heard the offending was assessed as mid range in objective seriousness. Judge Imad Abdul Karim also noted the impact on the victims, with one woman reporting ongoing nightmares, panic attacks, and lasting psychological harm. The court was told Fornaciari had a history of custodial sentences for violence, drug, and weapons related offending. A report also outlined that he had experienced a traumatic childhood and had been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He will serve a non parole period of four years and 10 months, with eligibility for parole beginning in 2029. His full sentence will expire in 2033, meaning he will remain in custody for several more years. Follow Grid Sparta on Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GridSparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSparta Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/GridSparta Reditt: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gridsparta