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Police Suspect Remains Found Near Sydney Are Those of Man Kidnapped in Mistaken Abduction

Police describe a targeted kidnapping that mistakenly seized a man with no criminal links.

Overview

  • Human remains were discovered on February 24 near a golf club at Pitt Town, northwest of Sydney, during searches tied to the case.
  • Investigators say the remains are suspected to be those of 80-year-old Chris Baghsarian, with formal medico-legal identification still pending.
  • Baghsarian was abducted from his northern Sydney home on February 13 by three individuals, according to New South Wales Police.
  • Commander Andrew Marks has said detectives are certain the kidnappers intended a specific target and took the wrong person, stressing the victim’s lack of criminal involvement.
  • Media reporting has linked the intended target to a western Sydney criminal network, as police continue inquiries and appeal for information.