A $250,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and extradition of Anthony Pele, who is wanted over alleged offences including murder and has been on the run for more than three years.
The NSW Government and NSW Police announced the reward on Friday as detectives continued an international search for the 25-year-old.
Pele is the subject of four outstanding warrants relating to offences including murder, shooting with intent to murder, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to kidnap and supplying commercial quantities of prohibited drugs.
Police allege he fled Australia in August 2023. Investigators believe he remains overseas, but his exact whereabouts are unknown.
State Crime Command detectives are working with the Australian Federal Police and international law enforcement agencies to locate him and bring him before the courts.
NSW Police and Counter-terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley said the reward would support efforts to arrest one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives.
“The violence we have seen play out on our streets is horrific, even more so as innocent people have been caught up in it,” she said.
“Those allegedly orchestrating these sickening crimes think they can avoid justice by paying others to carry out violent acts, while they’re living large overseas. They couldn’t be more wrong.”
Catley said NSW Police were doing everything possible to bring those responsible to justice, backed by the government’s $250,000 reward.
State Crime Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree, appealed to anyone with knowledge of Pele’s movements or support networks to contact investigators.
“We know that fugitives rely on support networks, associates and others who may have knowledge of their whereabouts. Even the smallest piece of information could prove critical in locating Pele and facilitating his arrest,” he said.
Greentree said investigators would continue pursuing leads in Australia and overseas until Pele was apprehended.
“If you know where Anthony Pele is, or if you have information about his movements, associates or whereabouts since leaving Australia, I urge you to come forward.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the NSW Crime Stoppers website.
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