AFP looks into role of overseas criminals in anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne [Video]

Criminals who have committed anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne may have been paid by “overseas actors or individuals”, Australian Federal Police have revealed.

The AFP is currently probing 15 serious attacks since December, including a childcare centre in Sydney’s south.

Commissioner Reece Kershaw says authorities are looking at if or how local criminals might have been paid to carry out some of the acts.

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“We are looking into whether any young people are involved in carrying out some of these crimes and if they have been radicalised online and encouraged to commit anti-Semitic acts,” he said.

“Regardless, it all points to the same motivation: demonising and intimidating the Jewish community.

“Intelligence is not the same as evidence. We are building evidence and, I want to reiterate, more charges are expected soon by the AFP.”

Kershaw’s comments came …