Australia police make arrests over alleged murder of grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 25, 2026 at 06:09 AM

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Australian police have arrested two men in connection with the alleged murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was mistakenly kidnapped from his Sydney home on February 13th. Baghsarian, a widower, was reportedly not the intended target, with authorities believing the abduction was aimed at a family with ties to organized crime. The arrests, of two men aged 24 and 29, followed the discovery of human remains near a golf course, later confirmed to be Baghsarian. Police anticipate further arrests as they believe others were involved in the kidnapping and murder. The investigation was aided by the discovery of burnt-out cars and a raid on an abandoned property. Authorities are seeking witnesses who may have seen anything near the golf course on February 14th.