Australia Australia - Chris Baghsarian, 85, Sydney, Kidnapped 13 February 2026 *arrests*

[drsleuth]

I think those responsible will be caught, seems they've left a forensic trail all over the place.

RIP Chris, thinking of the family & friends

 

[drsleuth]

 

[drsleuth]

What an odd spot to leave the body, when there is sooo many other areas they could have chosen.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I'm so sad for Mr Baghsarian and for his family

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[drsleuth]

 

[Strangeworld]

I have been thinking of Mr Baghsarian throughout today. His life taken before his time and in such horrific circumstances. His murderers will be caught so they could have let him live, as they will end up in jail regardless.

If I was his family, I would struggle to reconcile how another family's (supposed) choice to live a life of (organised) crime resulted in Mr Baghsarian becoming an unintended target. Whilst the actual target may not have deserved to end up with this fate, not knowing anything about his family, it really hurts my heart that Mr Baghsarian was so far removed from them but still paid with his life, and experienced torture and likely severe distress in his final hours.

If his family do happen across this thread, I have every faith the police are going to find who did this, and hopefully lock up not only those who did the kidnapping, but anyone higher up the food chain who may have planned or coordinated it. IMO there will be many feeling a heavy heart for your loss today.

 

[drsleuth]

I have been thinking of Mr Baghsarian throughout today. His life taken before his time and in such horrific circumstances. His murderers will be caught so they could have let him live, as they will end up in jail regardless.

If I was his family, I would struggle to reconcile how another family's (supposed) choice to live a life of (organised) crime resulted in Mr Baghsarian becoming an unintended target. Whilst the actual target may not have deserved to end up with this fate, not knowing anything about his family, it really hurts my heart that Mr Baghsarian was so far removed from them but still paid with his life, and experienced torture and likely severe distress in his final hours.

If his family do happen across this thread, I have every faith the police are going to find who did this, and hopefully lock up not only those who did the kidnapping, but anyone higher up the food chain who may have planned or coordinated it. IMO there will be many feeling a heavy heart for your loss today.

My thoughts exactly . I've been thinking of poor Chris alot too.

I'd like to say I hope he didn't suffer, but we all know that appears far from the truth.

This article gives a good summary of the Alameddine network & the newish rivals the Coconut Cartel

The NRL star, a wayward son and a gangland war with Sydney’s most notorious crime family

A new threat to the Alameddines’ supremacy – the self-proclaimed Coconut Cartel – has emerged amid an escalating conflict over control of a lucrative drug trade.

www.smh.com.au

The NRL star, a wayward son and a gangland war with Sydney’s most notorious crime family​

A new threat to the Alameddine family’s supremacy – the self-proclaimed Coconut Cartel – has emerged amid an escalating conflict over control of Sydney’s lucrative drug trade.

Riley Walter and Perry Duffin
February 21, 2026

 

[Via Marple]

This timeline is about right. The kidnappers wasted no time disposing of the victim, like garbage.

Sydney's gangland wars, apparently, has descended to this. Totally barbaric.

Chris Baghsarian’s body dumped on Sydney’s outskirts within 40 hours of kidnapping, police suggest

NSW detectives say Toyota Corolla involved in crime was spotted in Pitt Town one day after 85-year-old abducted from North Ryde home

www.theguardian.com

 

[Rikissa]

Article from 25 February 2026:

On Wednesday morning, a 29-year-old man in Kenthurst and a 24-year-old man in Castle Hill were arrested during raids at two separate addresses.

Two arrested in alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

The arrests come less than 24 hours after police discovered human remains near a golf club in Sydney's north-west.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026399338046300261

 

[drsleuth]

Article from 25 February 2026:

Two arrested in alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

The arrests come less than 24 hours after police discovered human remains near a golf club in Sydney's north-west.

www.abc.net.au

Let's hope they get charged!!

I'm impressed with NSWPF's work & dedication the get justice for Chris & his family.

 

[drsleuth]

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/two-arrested-in-connection-to-alleged-kidnapping-of-85yearold-chris-baghsarian/news-story/1b2d9a2e78947fa585a1be28369ea91f

About 6.30am Wednesday, detectives searched two homes in Kenthurst and Castle Hill.

There, they arrested two men - aged 29 and 24 - in connection to the man’s kidnapping and murder.


They have been taken to Riverstone police station, where inquiries continue.

 

[drsleuth]

https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/they-dont-give-a-f-bungling-contract-killers-murdering-the-wrong-people/news-story/8762ea95910d3c1ab9f644e652d1ec8b

‘They don’t give a f***’: Bungling contract killers murdering the wrong people​

Now, an insider claims the ordeal highlights the terrifying reality ushered in by these new rent-a-killers, who are consistently “getting it wrong” with devastating consequences.

The senior police source, who can’t be identified but who has many years of experience on Sydney’s streets rubbing shoulders with underworld figures, told news.com.au this new cohort “lacked the intelligence, the investment, and the care of their predecessors”.


“And Mr Baghsarian and his devastated family paid the ultimate price,” the officer said

“The people sent to do the shooting are given a car loaded with gear and an address. They fulfil a task. They do not do their own intel work prior.


A new breed of crooks is stalking our streets, driven by a hollow craving for infamy and a desire to make a quick buck.
But with no skin in the game, they are sloppy and prone to screw-ups.


These days the criminals are organising the hits from overseas and “setting them up with strangers on signal”.

 

[washysmum]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026399338046300261

I honestly expected the original targets to find the people responsible first. Glad they have been found, hoping they spill who ordered it etc

 

[Seni]

Appalling, needless and frightening. Baghsarian family must be so shocked and devastated.

 

[drsleuth]

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMTIzNzEwLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D

Two arrested in alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian​

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 07:28:44 AM

PLEASE NOTE: NSWPF-branded vision of the arrests will be available later today.

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Robbery & Serious Crime Squad detectives have arrested two men in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.

Just after 5am on Friday 13 February 2026, officers from Ryde Police Area Command received a report that an 85-year-old man had been kidnapped from his home in North Ryde.

Local police attended before detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Robbery & Serious Crime Squad began a coordinated response to recover the man under Strike Force Chobat.

Early inquiries established that Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the kidnapping and had been taken in a case of mistaken identity.

Human remains suspected of being Mr Baghsarian were located about 8am yesterday (Tuesday 24 February 2026) near a golf club in Pitt Town.

Following extensive inquiries, about 6.30am today (Wednesday 25 February 2026), strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – executed two search warrants in Kenthurst and Castle Hill.

At the Kenthurst address, police arrested a 29-year-old man.

In Castle Hill, police arrested a 24-year-old man.

They have been taken to Riverstone Police Station, where inquiries continue.

No further information is available at this time.


Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Crime Stoppers NSW – Report Criminal Information. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.