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Investigators allege the probe began in February 2025 after the ACIC detected anomalies in the man’s financial activity. It is alleged he was involved in laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraudulent NDIS claims.

The legislation, which aims to create new federal offences for promoting racial hatred, increase penalties for hate crimes, and target radicalising preachers, has sparked backlash from multiple quarters, including the Coalition, One Nation, and Jewish and Muslim community groups.

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.

A search of the property allegedly uncovered pepper spray and electronic devices, now undergoing forensic analysis.

Swatting involves making false reports to emergency services to provoke a large-scale police or emergency response and is considered a serious criminal offence.

It is alleged he and another Perth man, aged 52, went out on a small boat on November 2 after discussing their plans via an encrypted messaging app.

A 27-year-old Sydney man appeared before Parramatta Local Court on 28 December 2025, accused of driving his taxi at officers during an attempted arrest at the airport a day earlier.

The accused, a Bonnyrigg man, was charged earlier this week over the alleged terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14, in which 15 people were killed and 49 injured.

The Australian Federal Police established Operation Avalite a year ago to investigate rising antisemitism and related threats.