The alleged perpetrator of the deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has been formally charged with a total of 59 criminal offences. Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of opening fire on a crowd during a Jewish celebration, an act of violence that resulted in the deaths of fifteen innocent people.
Details of the Charges and Attack
Akram will face a bedside court hearing after awakening from a coma. The extensive list of charges includes 15 separate counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. The horrific incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, 14 December 2025, at the 'Chanukah By The Sea' event.
Police confirmed that Akram's father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was shot and killed by officers at the scene. Naveed Akram was injured during the confrontation and taken into custody. Authorities have now identified 12 of the 15 victims who lost their lives.
Investigative Findings and International Links
Counter-terrorism investigators are probing why Naveed and Sajid Akram travelled to the Philippines in the month prior to the attack. The pair returned to their home in Sydney only weeks before launching the assault.
In a significant development, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed that evidence linking the attack to extremist ideology was found. "I also confirmed that the vehicle, which is registered to the younger male, contained IEDs - but I also confirmed that it contained two homemade ISIS flags," Commissioner Lanyon stated on Tuesday.
Ongoing Investigation and Official Statements
While the primary suspects have been identified, authorities remain cautious. Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett noted, "There is no evidence to suggest other individuals were involved in this attack, however, we caution that this could change given it is early in our investigation."
The community of Bondi and the wider Australian public continue to reel from the tragedy, described as one of the worst terror incidents on Australian soil in recent years. The case proceeds as Naveed Akram prepares for his initial court appearance while under medical supervision.
