The man arrested has not been named by the AFP, but authorities have confirmed he is a former Melbourne resident Kazem Hamad who was deported from Australia in 2023 and has been a key figure of interest in investigations into drug trafficking and violent organised crime.
The Crown also outlined the background of Gurkaran Singh, telling the court he arrived in Canada on a student visa less than a month before the killings and was expected to attend college in Dawson Creek, but never enrolled.
"We stand with the people of Iran in their fight for dignity and freedom. We condemn the Iranian regime and support a democratic Iran that respects human rights."
Foundation Professor of Horticultural Science at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, he has led major advancements in postharvest technologies, fruit quality, and supply chain innovation.
The trio will take on key negotiation roles across major global challenges, including economic reform, job creation, food security, global health, and conflict resolution.
