28 h. ago Brother of prominent property developer held hostage for four days

He was safely released after his family paid a $1 million ransom.

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31 h. ago End of an ordeal: The moment kidnappers cut loose Sydney property developer’s brother

After four anxious days, during which police feared he would be tortured or killed, George Ayoub was reunited with loved ones on a western Sydney street.

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36 h. ago CCTV captures alleged kidnap of Sydney property developer’s brother

The brother of Masscon founder Charlie Ayoub was dramatically snatched from outside his home last week. After a secret police operation he was returned to his family on Monday.

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40 h. ago Brother of prominent Sydney property developer allegedly kidnapped by ‘underworld gang’

The brother of Masscon founder Charlie Ayoub was allegedly taken outside his home in the city’s west, friends say.

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1 week ago Disgraced Double Bay property developer bailed over allegedly impersonating AFP officer

Jaime Charles Farrelly has faced court after fake FBI, CIA, AFP and US Marshall badges were allegedly found at a Double Bay address.

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1 week ago Disgraced Double Bay property developer charged with impersonating AFP officer

Police were led to Jaime Charles Farrelly after a member of the public handed in a fake identification card to officers in Bondi earlier this week.

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1 week ago His family clung to the hope he had survived Hamas captivity. Then came a crushing blow

Bipin Joshi left Nepal to study in Israel, but his kibbutz was attacked on October 7, 2023. After two years held hostage in Gaza, he came home – in a coffin.

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2 w. ago ICAC to be given expanded powers to use illegally recorded conversations

The Minns government is set to introduce the changes ahead of an anticipated inquiry into a fugitive Sydney property developer’s alleged dealings.

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2 w. ago First funerals held for Israeli hostages after remains returned

Anger has continued to increase over the 19 other hostage bodies that remain in Gaza as Hamas insists they have handed over all the remains they can reach.

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3 w. ago Gaza hostage release as it happened: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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3 w. ago After a violent kidnapping and captivity, Nimrod Cohen returns home

He was kidnapped while on duty and held hostage for two years. Nimrod Cohen was released with the other hostages and is reunited with his family.

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3 w. ago Free from captivity, Elkana Bohbot reunites with his wife Rivka

After two years being held hostage, Elkana Bohbot is freed and is able to reunite with his wife.

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3 w. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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3 w. ago Etian Mor, one of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, reunites with his family

After having a medical check, Eitan Mor was released to his family after he was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas for two years.

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3 w. ago Free from captivity, Elkana Bohbot reunites with his wife Rebecca

After two years being held hostage, Elkana Bohbot is freed and is able to reunite with his wife.

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3 w. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump addresses Israeli parliament

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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3 w. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Hamas releases all 20 hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump addresses Israeli parliament

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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3 w. ago Nova festival survivor takes own life two years after October 7 attacks

The news of his death comes as Israel prepares to welcome home the final 20 living hostages still held captive by Hamas, followed by the bodies of 28 others.

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