Australian federal and New South Wales police have released excerpts of anonymous letters sent by an individual who goes by the pseudonyms 'Scorpio' and 'Bullit'. The letters, more than 100 in total, were sent to state and federal parliamentarians, religious organisations, and community leaders from 2015 to 2026, according to police. Some of these letters are considered threatening or harassing and have undergone forensic examination.
Investigation Under Strike Force Yewrangara
NSW police are investigating under Strike Force Yewrangara, while the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are looking into letters sent to federal parliamentarians and community groups. The priority is to prevent any escalation into behaviour that could endanger the community, said AFP Superintendent Nathan Robertson on Tuesday.
“We have very real concerns about the content of these letters, and people in public life deserve to go about their jobs or careers without being subject to harassment or threats,” Robertson stated.
Distinctive Handwriting and Pseudonyms
Police have released excerpts of the letters in the hope that the public can help identify the author by their distinctive handwriting style. Among the clippings is a menacing smiley face with what appear to be impressions left by bullet casings for eyes, above the signature 'Scorpio'. The author has also referred to themselves as 'Bullit' and often capitalises the letters 'F', 'L', 'T', 'N', and 'H'.
Police Closing In on Suspect
While the author’s identity remains a mystery, police say they are closing in on the offender, who is believed to be a man of Caucasian appearance and in his 60s. “Our investigations are into allegations of criminal behaviour, but we also have concerns about whether the person responsible for them has access to appropriate health and support services,” Robertson added.
