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Perth Now
11-08-2025
- Perth Now
Man's meeting with gangster after shooting
A man visited Ibrahem Hamze to ensure there was no 'bad blood' after he realised fake number plates he ordered were used in the shooting of gangster Bilal Hamze, a court was told. Bilal Hamze, 34, was shot dead as he left a restaurant in Sydney's CBD on June 17, 2021, and a court has heard his brother, Ibrahem, narrowly escaped a murder plot months later on August 14, 2021. Samuel John Rokomaqisa, who allegedly had links to the Alameddine family, is standing trial accused of Bilal's murder and allegedly plotting to kill Ibrahem. There was a clear conflict between crime families the Hamzes and Alameddines by the time Bilal was shot, the jury has previously been told. Bilal Hamze was shot while leaving the Kid Kyoto restaurant in Sydney's CBD on June 17, 2021. Supplied Credit: News Limited NSW Supreme Court was previously told a stolen Audi was allegedly used in the shooting, while a stolen Mercedes was allegedly used to surveil Ibrahem's home on August 14. A man on Monday told the court he met with Ibrahem after Bilal was killed when he realised number plates he had ordered on behalf of a group appeared to be used in the shooting, noticing the plates in a news article. 'I was interested because I was contacted by police soon after Bilal Hamze was murdered and they had spoken to me about this, about the plates,' he said. 'I wanted to inform (Ibrahem) of what the police are saying to not have any sort of bad blood or any sort of issues later on, and I wanted it to come directly from me.' Evidence suggested Ibrahem narrowly escaped a murder plot against him on August 14, 2021. NewsWire. Credit: News Corp Australia The man said he didn't want Ibrahem 'to think that I had any sort of involvement at all'. 'Why were you worried that he would think you had any sort of involvement?' Crown prosecutor John Sfinas asked. 'Because people don't necessarily say the truth, and coming from a second or third or fourth person, stories might change a lot, and I didn't want that to happen, because that's not what happened,' the man replied. The stolen Audi allegedly used in the shooting of Bilal Hamze. Supplied. Credit: Supplied The Audi spotted travelling through the Lane Cove tunnel on the evening of Bilal's shooting. Supplied. Credit: Supplied He knew Ibrahem through one of the man's cousins, who he had gone to school with, but said he had no connection with the Hamze or Alameddine families aside from that, the court was told Stolen plates hidden in cemetery The man said he would order fake plates online and supply them to others, including a group of Middle Eastern people he agreed were 'regular customers'. The man would often leave the fake plates at an abandoned house, Rookwood Cemetery, and in the bushes of parks for the Middle Eastern group to pick up. How alleged gangland shooting of Bilal Hamze and alleged plot to kill his brother Ibrahem unfolded'They'd just go and if (the plate's) not there they'd go back in a few days,' the man said. 'There was no other communication unless they wanted to order something else.' The plates used in the alleged crimes were ordered on May 20, 2021, according to records shown in court. Bilal Hamze leaving his home to meet with a sex worker for dinner the night he was shot. Supplied. Credit: Supplied He couldn't remember any names and said he didn't know most of the people he dealt with face-to-face, but they had got his address. 'I don't know how they figured it out … someone gave them that information that I can source these (plates), and, um, one day I just got the knock on the door,' he said. He said he never asked the Middle Eastern group why they were making regular orders, as he was 'going through a lot' and 'just wanted the drugs' he was given in exchange for the plates. He was paid in drugs and cash for orders made with him online and face-to-face between 2019 and 2021. Ibrahem Hamze is Bilal's younger brother. NewsWire / Christian Gilles Credit: News Corp Australia The court was earlier told how stolen cars, including the one used in Bilal's shooting, were allegedly used as part of a criminal scheme across Sydney to affix cars with imitation plates, move the vehicles around between garages, and burn them out when they're done being used. Bilal Hamze was pronounced dead in hospital in June, 2021. Supplied. Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Rokomaqisa is also accused of threatening an elderly man with a gun into giving him and another man his car after they got a flat tire during a police chase after surveilling Ibrahem's home on August 14. The victim of the alleged carjacking on Monday told the court how a Mercedes had pulled up next to him while he was pulled over, the balaclava-clad passenger pointing a gun at him. '(The passenger) looked at me and he point a gun to my face and he said get out of the car,' the man said. He said the man sounded 'rather polite' and 'well spoken' as he threatened him, before the driver came round and pulled him from the car, the pair driving off with the elderly man's Camry. Mr Rokomaqisa has entered not guilty pleas to murder, conspiring to murder and aggravated assault. He has denied any involvement in the crimes and to having any links with the Alameddine family. The trial continues.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man arrested at Walk with Israel for 'yelling anti-semitic slurs': Toronto police
A man was arrested at the Walk with Israel in Toronto on Sunday for allegedly 'yelling anti-Semitic slurs at attendees.' The Toronto Police Service charged Tarek Ibrahem, 57, with mischief interference with property and causing a disturbance on Sunday afternoon, according to a news release. The case is being led by the city's Hate Crime Unit. 'Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General's consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time,' police said. 'If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.' The annual event held in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood in northern Toronto drew over 50,000 participants, many carrying Israeli and Canadian flags. The largest crowd of anti-Israel protesters was stationed at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, a block shy of the walk's endpoint at the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Ibrahem was arrested just south of the intersection at York Downs Drive. Toronto police spokeswoman Stephanie Sayer told National Post in an email on Monday morning that police cannot comment on the matter because it 'is now before the courts.' 'We investigate every reported instance of hate, including those that occur at demonstrations. As we've shown in the past, charges can be laid at any time – days or even weeks after an incident – as evidence is gathered. We remain committed to holding individuals accountable,' Sayer said in a statement. Ibrahem is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9. 'It feels so good': Toronto's Walk with Israel breaks record with 56,000 participants 'It's needed now more than ever': Jewish community optimistic ahead of Walk with Israel fundraiser Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Vancouver Sun
26-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Man arrested at Walk with Israel for 'yelling anti-semitic slurs': Toronto police
A man was arrested at the Walk with Israel in Toronto on Sunday for allegedly 'yelling anti-Semitic slurs at attendees.' The Toronto Police Service charged Tarek Ibrahem, 57, with mischief interference with property and causing a disturbance on Sunday afternoon, according to a news release. The case is being led by the city's Hate Crime Unit. 'Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General's consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time,' police said. 'If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.' The annual event held in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood in northern Toronto drew over 50,000 participants, many carrying Israeli and Canadian flags. The largest crowd of anti-Israel protesters was stationed at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, a block shy of the walk's endpoint at the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Ibrahem was arrested just south of the intersection at York Downs Drive. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Toronto police spokeswoman Stephanie Sayer told National Post in an email on Monday morning that police cannot comment on the matter because it 'is now before the courts.' 'We investigate every reported instance of hate, including those that occur at demonstrations. As we've shown in the past, charges can be laid at any time – days or even weeks after an incident – as evidence is gathered. We remain committed to holding individuals accountable,' Sayer said in a statement. Ibrahem is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Man arrested at Walk with Israel for 'yelling anti-semitic slurs': Toronto police
Article content A man was arrested at the Walk with Israel in Toronto on Sunday for allegedly 'yelling anti-Semitic slurs at attendees.' Article content Article content The Toronto Police Service charged Tarek Ibrahem, 57, with mischief interference with property and causing a disturbance on Sunday afternoon, according to a news release. The case is being led by the city's Hate Crime Unit. Article content 'Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General's consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time,' police said. 'If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.' Article content Article content The annual event held in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood in northern Toronto drew over 50,000 participants, many carrying Israeli and Canadian flags. The largest crowd of anti-Israel protesters was stationed at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue, a block shy of the walk's endpoint at the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Ibrahem was arrested just south of the intersection at York Downs Drive. Article content Article content 'We investigate every reported instance of hate, including those that occur at demonstrations. As we've shown in the past, charges can be laid at any time – days or even weeks after an incident – as evidence is gathered. We remain committed to holding individuals accountable,' Sayer said in a statement. Article content
