More detail demanded as AFP probe possible crypto payment for antisemitic attacks
Law enforcement sources unable to speak publicly said police suspected a number of the perpetrators were paid and used anonymous messaging services to receive instructions. This information had led to a suspicion that overseas actors may be involved. However, the statement suggests police do not yet have solid evidence to substantiate the claim.
Opposition home affairs spokesperson James Paterson with leader Peter Dutton.Credit: Justin McManus
The police statement went on: “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 antisemitic acts.”
“Regardless, it all points to the same motivation: demonising and intimidating the…
