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.