Police Charge a Third Suspect in a Melbourne Synagogue Arson Allegedly Directed by Iran
Police say the investigation remains active and allege the attack was politically motivated, with more arrests still possible.
- On Friday, Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police charged a 20-year-old Airport West man over the December 6, 2024, arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea.
- Authorities allege three masked offenders doused the building with flammable liquid, an attack Australian intelligence officials previously linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps proxy network.
- Assistant Commissioner Peter Crozier stated over 200 officers investigated the "highly complex" crime, noting some individuals lied to the Joint Counter Terrorism Team to hinder the probe.
- The suspect will appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, joining two previously charged men aged 20 and 21 who are also facing arson-related offenses.
- Rebuilding plans are underway for the temple, expected to remain closed until at least 2029, as Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul O'Halloran reiterated that ensuring safety remains a priority.
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Australian police have charged a third suspect in the December 2024 arson attack on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Shu, an incident the Australian government says was directed by Iran. The 20-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released, is accused of being one of three masked men who broke into the Shul in the early hours […]
3rd and Last Suspect Charged Over Adass Synagogue Arson Attack
A third man has been charged over the fire at Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024. The 20-year-old from Airport West in Victoria was arrested by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT). He has been charged with arson, endangering life, and theft of a motor vehicle. The arson charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment, while the other offences have 10-year maximums. Victorian police say he is the third and last suspe…
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