Bondi gunman was on counter-terror radar in 2022, investigation finds
According to Australian authorities, Naveed Akram, who carried out the Bondi attack, was on the counter-terror radar in 2022. Officials say Akram and his father travelled to Uzbekistan and the Philippines shortly before the attack.
According to Australian authorities, Naveed Akram, who carried out the deadly attack at Bondi, was on the intelligence and police counter-terror radar in 2022. The ABC reports that Akram and his father travelled to Uzbekistan and to an area in the Philippines that had previously seen conflict, shortly before the attack.
The investigation has raised questions about why earlier intelligence assessments of the attacker did not translate into active monitoring. Officials are examining how the relevant information was weighed and how the process worked.
The case is expected to prompt a review of how security agencies assess risk. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and that findings will be clarified through official statements. Information on the matter is subject to independent verification.
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