Police Arrest Two Over Alleged Kidnap and Murder
Human remains confirmed as 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian were found near a Pitt Town golf course after his 13 February abduction, and two men aged 24 and 29 were arrested.
Overview
Police arrested two men, aged 24 and 29, in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, and forensic testing confirmed the recovered remains were his, police said.
Baghsarian was seized from his North Ryde home in a pre-dawn raid on 13 February and was briefly held at an abandoned property in Dural, police said.
Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said investigators believe Baghsarian was taken in a case of mistaken identity and that the apparent intended target would have been held for ransom.
Police said they allege a joint criminal enterprise involving at least three people, seized electronic devices, clothing and other items, found two burnt-out cars and linked a grey Toyota Corolla to the case.
Authorities said an autopsy will determine Baghsarian's cause of death, they expect to charge the two men with kidnapping and murder, and further arrests are anticipated.
Analysis
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FAQ
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Kenthurst, and a 24-year-old man was arrested in Castle Hill.
No, police believe it was a case of mistaken identity; the intended target was likely a relative of alleged Alameddine associate Dmitri Stan for a $50 million ransom.
The remains were found near a golf course in Pitt Town, and forensic testing has confirmed they belong to the 85-year-old.
Police seized electronic devices, clothing, other items from search warrants, found two burnt-out cars, and linked a grey Toyota Corolla to the case.
Police expect to charge the two men with kidnapping and murder, allege a joint criminal enterprise involving at least three people, and anticipate further arrests.
