A 33-year-old man from Reservoir, Victoria, has been charged by the Australian Federal Police's Special Operation Avalite and Victoria Police for allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments towards a federal and state MP. The charges stem from alleged online communications between January 16-18, where the man is accused of sending threatening messages and hateful remarks. He appeared in court and was granted bail, with his next appearance scheduled for April 8, 2025.
A Victorian man who allegedly made death threats and antisemitic comments towards a state and federal MP has been charged under the Australian Federal Police ’s Special Operation Avalite .The Australian Federal Police ’s Special Operation Avalite and Victoria Police have charged a man who allegedly made death threats and antisemitic comments towards a federal and state MP.
It is alleged the man made death threats and antisemitic comments to a New South Wales-based federal MP multiple times between January 16-18 through social media and email. Special Operation Avalite and Victoria Police executed a search warrant at the man’s home on Thursday, seizing several electronic devices.
“Anyone engaging in this type of deplorable behaviour will be investigated, located and brought before the court,” Assistant Commissioner Nutt said.
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