URGENT UPDATE: Police have announced a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of more suspects involved in the brutal murder of notorious gangland figure Robert Issa. This announcement comes just days after significant arrests in the case, highlighting the ongoing urgency of the investigation.
Robert Issa was fatally shot in a shopping center car park in Craigieburn, Melbourne, on October 2023. The shocking daytime attack saw men in balaclavas unleash a hail of bullets on Issa and an associate as they sat in a white Mercedes-Benz. Eyewitnesses reported the chaos unfolding before horrified shoppers.
In a major breakthrough, homicide detectives arrested and charged five men—Dion Perrone, Mohammed Sayan, Bechara Bayrouty, Christian Behrndt, and Fabio Perrone—in connection to Issa’s murder after early-morning raids on six properties in Kew, Mickleham, Pascoe Vale, and Fawkner last Thursday. All five suspects are charged with murder, attempted murder, and property destruction.
These suspects, believed to be foot soldiers contracted for the hit, will remain in custody until their next court appearance on December 4, 2023.
Additionally, authorities in Greece have arrested a sixth suspect, linked to Issa’s murder, at an airport in Athens. The man was apprehended under an Interpol notice issued on behalf of Australia. The federal Attorney-General’s Department confirmed the arrest of an Australian citizen but refrained from disclosing further information due to ongoing legal proceedings.
“As this matter is subject to proceedings in Greece, it is not appropriate to comment further,” the department stated.
The offer of a $1 million reward underscores the urgency and seriousness of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to additional arrests or help unravel the complex web surrounding Issa’s murder.
This shocking crime has sent ripples through the community, raising concerns about gang violence in the area. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to help ensure safety in their neighborhoods.
As the investigation unfolds, updates are expected, and the police continue to seek justice for Robert Issa and his family. Stay tuned for more developments on this evolving story.
