Man charged over alleged false Bondi attack injury claim

A 46-year-old man has been charged in New South Wales over an alleged false claim that he was injured in the December 14, 2025, Bondi Beach attack, police said. The man, whose name has not been made public, was arrested in Sydney on October 27 and released on conditional bail. Police charged him with publishing false or misleading material to obtain a financial advantage and making a false representation that led to a police investigation. They allege he claimed to have been wounded in the attack and subsequently made compensation claims. The allegations have not been tested in court, and police have not said which compensation scheme or specific application was involved. The man is scheduled to appear at Parramatta Local Court on November 18, 2026. Police said the alleged fraud case would not affect the proceedings against Naveed Akram, who is charged in connection with the attack. The Bondi Beach attack took place during a Hanukkah celebration on December 14, 2025, killing 15 people and injuring around 40, according to reports. Police said Sajid Akram was shot dead at the scene; his son Naveed was arrested and remains in custody. A court set Naveed Akram’s committal hearing...