Melbourne Islamic leader linked to suspected Flydubai hijacker condemns 'false accusations'
Summary
A Melbourne Islamic community leader has denied accusations linking him to the co-pilot who tried to hijack a Flydubai plane heading to Israel. The Omani co-pilot, in custody in the UAE, is said to have become radicalized while studying in Australia, but no criminal charges have been made against the community centre or its leader.Key Facts
- The co-pilot attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30.
- The co-pilot attacked the plane’s Indian captain with an emergency axe but was stopped by other crew and passengers.
- He was inspired by the 9/11 suicide attacks and aimed to cause major loss of life.
- UAE prosecutors said the co-pilot became radicalized while studying at RMIT University in Australia.
- The co-pilot was reportedly linked to a Melbourne Islamic centre called "My Centre," managed by Abu Hamza, who denies any wrongdoing.
- Abu Hamza called the accusations false but did not address the specific claims made by UAE prosecutors.
- The co-pilot also spent time in New Zealand on a student visa where he did part of his flight training.
- Australian police are investigating potential links between the co-pilot and the country.
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