Alleged Bondi gunmen visited Philippines, BI confirms

THE Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday confirmed that two Indian nationals allegedly behind the shooting at the Bondi Beach incident in Sydney, Australia, had entered and later departed the Philippines last month.

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Sajid Akram, a 50-year-old man, and his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, arrived in the Philippines on Nov. 1, on a flight from Sydney, immigration spokesperson Dana Krizia M. Sandoval told reporters over Viber.

“Both reported Davao as their final destination. They left the country on November 28, 2025 on a connecting flight from Davao to Manila, with Sydney as their final destination,” she added.

Australian authorities reported that at least 25 people remain hospitalized following Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach, with 10 in critical condition, including three children who were attending a Hanukkah event at Australia’s most famous beach when the attack occurred.

The older Mr. Akram was shot dead at the scene, while his son was taken to a hospital for treatment.