Sajid Akram

Sajid Akram is the father of Naveed Akram, the alleged gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting that resulted in 15 deaths and 40 injuries. He is newsworthy because claims have emerged suggesting that both he and his son, Naveed, were showing signs of radicalization years prior to the attack. An ABC Four Corners episode aired claims from a former ASIS agent alleging that the agency was warned about their support for Islamic State. This has prompted a response from the intelligence agency, which has publicly criticized the ABC's report, citing 'significant errors of fact' and reserving the right to take further action. The Bondi attack itself has spurred a landmark royal commission into antisemitism in Australia, highlighting the significance of the Akrams' alleged actions and their potential motivations.