Full Story The Bondi attack suspects and what we know so far
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Dec 17, 2025 Nino Bucci, a justice and courts reporter with a keen focus on legal matters, delves into the tragic Bondi terror attack. He reveals that Naveed Akram, one of the suspects, has regained consciousness and discusses the intriguing details of his and his father's recent trip to the Philippines. Nino highlights the potential Islamic State inspiration behind the attack and shares insights into the recovery of IS-related materials. The conversation touches on Naveed's unusual behavior leading up to the incident and the implications for broader security concerns.
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Philippines Trip Is A Key Lead
- The Akram men spent four weeks in the southern Philippines, arriving 1 Nov and leaving 28 Nov.
- Their return 16 days before the Bondi massacre makes that trip central to the investigation.
South Philippines Still Has Militant Presence
- Southern Philippines hosts active Islamic State East Asia cells and other militant groups.
- The region can offer training and remains a security risk despite improved stability.
Past ASIO Review Now Re-examined
- Naveed faced an ASIO six-month inquiry in 2019 focused on his associates but was deemed not a threat.
- That past scrutiny, plus recent firearm accumulation and travel, form strands investigators will now re-evaluate.