BREAKING: An ex-ASIO agent has made alarming revelations regarding the Bondi Beach terrorist, Sajid Akram, claiming he expressed support for the Islamic State (IS) as far back as 2019. This shocking information raises serious questions about the effectiveness of Australian intelligence in monitoring potential threats.
The agent, known by the codename Marcus, disclosed that he had alerted ASIO to Akram’s radicalization and links to an IS cell in Australia years before the December 14 attack, which left 15 people dead. In a recent interview with Four Corners, Marcus stated that he provided crucial intelligence, specifically mentioning that Naveed Akram, Sajid’s son and alleged accomplice, was being influenced by IS sympathizers.
Marcus alleged that during a retreat in May 2019, he witnessed discussions about terrorist operations in Sydney and plans to smuggle weapons from Lebanon. He described Sajid Akram as more extreme than Naveed, recounting a chilling conversation where Sajid justified supporting IS, stating, “It’s required from us as Muslims — to support the Islamic State.”
Despite ASIO’s prior claims that the Akram family did not pose a terrorist threat, these new allegations challenge the organization’s oversight and response protocols. ASIO has since issued a rare public rebuttal, labeling Marcus as an “unreliable and disgruntled source” and insisting that they had no prior knowledge of any plans for the attack.
In the wake of the revelations, ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess expressed regret over the agency’s failure to foresee the attack, stating, “Tragically, ASIO did not know what the perpetrators of the Bondi attack were planning.” However, Marcus stands by his account, asserting that his intelligence work was vital for infiltrating dangerous terror networks.
As the tension escalates, the national broadcaster faces scrutiny from ASIO, which warns that further action may be taken against the ABC for relying on unverified claims. This incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced monitoring of potential terror links, as the nation grapples with the implications of these revelations.
With the hunt for truth ongoing, authorities and the public are left questioning how such a significant threat could have gone unnoticed for so long. Keep following for the latest updates as this story develops.
