Alleged Bondi Shooters Operated Independently and Did Not Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities Confirm.
The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal shooting at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, as stated by national authorities.
Authorities additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.
No Evidence of Training During Visit
Authorities indicate the individuals did not partake in any type of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.
The attackādeclared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996āhas been officially classified as a terrorist incident.
"We are currently examining the evidence," she stated, adding that early evaluations indicate that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have been lone actors."
Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.
"There is little to no indication to indicate these alleged offenders were part of a broader network, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett stated.
However, the duo were also not in the Philippines for tourism, the official clarified. She emphasized that, given that the inquiry is still active, new evidence might surface.
Inspiration and Legal Charges
Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by ISIS" ideology.
During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveedāboth armed with firearmsāallegedly opened fire on attendees at the Jewish festival event.
Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April.
Immigration Information
In the days following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.
The duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.
Davao is a sprawling urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist groups have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.
