Australian crime boss Rafat Alameddine and associate face conspiracy to murder allegations for suspected gangland murders; believed to be in Lebanon.
Alleged Australian crime boss Rafat Alameddine and his associate John Bayssari are facing conspiracy to murder allegations after arrest warrants were sought for their return to Australia. Their involvement is suspected in the gangland murders of Salim and Toufik Hamze, and authorities believe they are currently in Lebanon. An investigation launched in November 2019 discovered evidence of their criminal network conspiring to murder a 24-year-old man. Both men, aged 33 and of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern appearance, are described as standing 180-190 centimeters tall, with solid builds, dark brown hair, and potential facial hair. Authorities urge the public not to approach the pair but to contact the police immediately if their location or any information about their whereabouts is known. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.