Man accused of Sydney kidnapping granted $1m bail
Zacaria Alameddine has been granted $1 million bail after being charged with kidnapping and related offenses. The prosecution's case has been described as weak, relying heavily on circumstantial evidence. Alameddine is scheduled to appear in court again in July 2022.
- ▪Zacaria Alameddine was arrested in Dawes Point and charged with kidnapping and participating in a criminal group.
- ▪The alleged kidnapping involved Marvin Oraiha, who was held for ransom and later shot dead in 2023.
- ▪The judge noted that the case against Alameddine was not strong, leading to the bail decision.
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