Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported24m ago
A Melbourne imam has publicly denied any connection to the Omani co-pilot currently in custody in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly attacking the captain of a flydubai aircraft. Prosecutors in the UAE previously linked the suspect to the imam's Islamic community center in Melbourne.
In response to the allegations, the imam stated that he has never met the co-pilot and emphasized that he has consistently preached peace throughout his tenure. Meanwhile, Australian police and intelligence services have confirmed they are actively investigating the suspect's potential links to Australia.
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Arab News (SA)Focuses primarily on the imam's personal denial and community center defense.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the formal involvement of Australian police and intelligence services.
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