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Fugitive Rapper YC EWZY Taunts Police Amid Murder Manhunt

2/3/2026

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Harley Johan, known as YC EWZY, is on the run after allegedly murdering Comanchero associate Niddal Acherkouk in 2024.
Acherkouk was shot at a service station in Surry Hills, Sydney, by gunmen who fled in a stolen Porsche.
Johan posted a music video titled '4am' from Bali hideout, showing guns and mocking police.
NSW Police issued a warrant for Johan in September 2025.
He reportedly fled Australia after the shooting.

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Story summary

Harley Johan, known as YC EWZY, is on the run after allegedly murdering Comanchero associate Niddal Acherkouk in 2024.
Acherkouk was shot at a service station in Surry Hills, Sydney, by gunmen who fled in a stolen Porsche.
Johan posted a music video titled '4am' from Bali hideout, showing guns and mocking police.
NSW Police issued a warrant for Johan in September 2025.
He reportedly fled Australia after the shooting.