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Kidnapped Sydney Man Linked to Alameddine Crime Family

2/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped on February 13 in Sydney, prompting an intensified police search.
Forensic evidence linked to Baghsarian was found in a burnt-out Toyota Corolla reported stolen with cloned plates, seen in Glenorie the day after the abduction, prompting the police to urge the public to provide information.
Detectives believe Baghsarian was mistakenly targeted, with the victim connected to the Alameddine crime family.

History

Historical Context

The Criminal Assets Recovery Act, enacted by the Australian government in 1995, aimed to combat organized crime by allowing asset seizures linked to criminal activities. This law has significantly impacted groups like the Alameddine crime family, which has been involved in drug trafficking and violent feuds since the mid-1990s. The recent kidnapping of Chris Baghsarian underscores ongoing challenges in Sydney's criminal landscape.

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Story summary

85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped on February 13 in Sydney, prompting an intensified police search.
Forensic evidence linked to Baghsarian was found in a burnt-out Toyota Corolla reported stolen with cloned plates, seen in Glenorie the day after the abduction, prompting the police to urge the public to provide information.
Detectives believe Baghsarian was mistakenly targeted, with the victim connected to the Alameddine crime family.

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