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Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim to get compensation
Police say the 46-year-old sought victims’ compensation after falsely claiming he was wounded in the Bondi attack, which killed 15 people.
- A 46-year-old man was charged in Sydney on Tuesday with fraud after allegedly posing as a victim of the December 14, 2025, Sydney Hanukkah celebration to claim financial compensation.
- The massacre at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and wounded around 40, prompting the government to offer victims up to $3,500 for injuries and $21,000 for economic loss.
- Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief Alex Ryvchin condemned the alleged fraud as "despicable," stating it diverts police resources while the community faces ongoing security challenges.
- The suspect was released on bail to appear in a Sydney court on November 18, while the investigation into alleged false representation for financial advantage continues.
- Judge Karen Stafford adjourned the trial of alleged perpetrator Naveed Akram until February 24, as prosecutors require more time to consult with victims and their families.
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Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah terror attack victim to get compensation
The man, whose name has not been made public, claimed to have been wounded at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, 2025, when two gunmen opened fire on a crowd, killing 15 people aged 10 to 87 and wounding around 40 people.
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Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim to get compensation
A man has been charged with lying about being injured during the massacre of 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration last year in a bid to gain financial compensation for victims of crime.
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Australian police have charged a man who investigators say falsely claimed to have been injured in a shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach in order to obtain financial compensation.
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