Man Accused of Faking Terror Attack Injury for Compensation
A 46-year-old man faces charges for allegedly pretending to be a victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack to claim financial compensation.
A man has been charged after allegedly faking an injury from the Bondi Beach terror attack to fraudulently claim compensation.
The 46-year-old was arrested Tuesday at Parramatta Police Station, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Police allege the man made a false statement claiming he was injured during the December 14 attack.
Fifteen people were killed in the incident, which involved two gunmen opening fire during a Hanukkah celebration.
New South Wales Police confirmed the man has been charged with publishing false misleading material to obtain advantage and making a false representation resulting in a police investigation. Detectives from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad were involved in the investigation.
A secondary critical incident investigation into police actions was also initiated.
The man has been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Parramatta Local Court on November 18.