November 5th 2024.
The court case involving former nightclub owner John Ibrahim has taken an interesting turn as prosecutors argue a possible mistake in targeting the wrong car for a murder plot. The incident occurred on July 25 near Ibrahim's home in Sydney's Dover Heights. Two alleged gunmen, Yousif Zrayka and Siaosi Maeakafa Tupoulahi, are facing charges of conspiring to shoot Ibrahim. However, it is believed that they mistakenly targeted two vehicles, with Tupoulahi even raising his weapon towards the driver of the second car.
During a Supreme Court hearing, Zrayka was denied bail after prosecutors presented evidence that he was still wearing a balaclava and gloves when he was apprehended. They also stated that if Ibrahim had been in the car they intended to target, one of the alleged gunmen would have taken the shot. The prosecution's written submission to the court also revealed that police have seized telephones and CCTV footage, piecing together the lead-up to the conspiracy to commit murder offense. The level of planning involved in the alleged plot was described as "significant."
After the incident, the two men fled the scene near Ibrahim's home, sparking a brief police pursuit. Zrayka surrendered, while Tupoulahi was able to resist arrest and flee into nearby properties. According to a document of alleged facts, during this time, Tupoulahi had his balaclava on, causing fear for residents who were inside their homes. He was eventually tasered and arrested after being found hiding down the side of a resident's home.
The prosecution believes that the actions of Tupoulahi and Zrayka show all the signs of an organized crime contract murder. They also noted that Ibrahim is a high-profile member of the community with family ties to organized crime. At the time of the alleged offense, Zrayka was on a conditional release order after being caught with $45,000 cash strapped to his body upon returning from a flight from Tasmania. This, combined with the alleged murder plot, leads the prosecution to believe that Zrayka must have criminal associations.
It was agreed by both parties that if the matter were to go to trial, it would not be until late 2025 at the earliest. The court hearing has shed light on a complex and concerning case, with many unanswered questions. As the legal process unfolds, more details will likely come to light, and the truth behind this alleged murder plot will be revealed.
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