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Jordanian Arrested in Philippines Tied to Bondi Beach Attack

3/4/2026

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Mohammad Odeh Saleh, a Jordanian national, was arrested in the Philippines for overstaying his visa by 10 months.
He is linked to the gunmen behind 2025 Bondi Beach attack, and Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram visited his Davao City coffee shop.
Saleh remains a 'person of interest' because investigators found no direct involvement in terrorism.
The Akram brothers are accused of killing 15 people, with Naveed facing multiple charges.

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Story summary

Mohammad Odeh Saleh, a Jordanian national, was arrested in the Philippines for overstaying his visa by 10 months.
He is linked to the gunmen behind 2025 Bondi Beach attack, and Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram visited his Davao City coffee shop.
Saleh remains a 'person of interest' because investigators found no direct involvement in terrorism.
The Akram brothers are accused of killing 15 people, with Naveed facing multiple charges.