Sydney Suspect Hit With More Charges in Bondi Beach Case
The man accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration near Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been charged with 19 additional offences, expanding an already extensive list of allegations linked to one of Australia’s worst mass casualty attacks.
Authorities allege that the December 2025 attack claimed 15 lives and injured dozens of others. Investigators have previously said the assault was motivated by extremist ideology.
The accused, 24-year-old Naveed Akram, had initially been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder, numerous attempted murder allegations and a terrorism-related offence. No plea has been entered.
New Allegations Raise Total Charges to 78
Court documents show the latest charges include ten counts of shooting with intent to murder, six offences relating to discharging a firearm while resisting arrest, and three counts involving grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.
The additional allegations increase the total number of charges against Akram to 78.
His father, Sajid Akram, who police allege participated in the attack, was killed during a confrontation with officers at the scene.
Massive Investigation Continues
Prosecutors told the court that investigators are handling a huge amount of evidence, including approximately 230,000 CCTV images and material requiring translation from multiple electronic devices.
Authorities are continuing their work while protective orders remain in place to safeguard the identities of victims and witnesses.
Akram remains in custody at a high-security prison and is expected to return to court later this year as legal proceedings continue.
