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ASIO and federal police probe Victorian links of flydubai co‑pilot
ASIO and the Australian Federal Police are examining the suspect's study and visa history in Victoria after the alleged hijacking attempt.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Australia’s security agencies are investigating the Victorian connections of the flydubai co‑pilot who allegedly tried to hijack Flight FZ1073 with an axe on 30 September 2026. The suspect, identified in media reports as Omani national Hammam al‑Hammami, is said to have studied engineering at a Victorian university and held an Australian student visa from 2014, staying in Melbourne between 2015 and 2017 before his visa expired in 2019.
ASIO and the Australian Federal Police confirmed that the joint Victorian counter‑terrorism team is looking into his links to the state. A spokesperson said an update would be provided when appropriate. Victorian Premier Ben Carroll said he had not been briefed but called the matter “concerning” and pledged to follow it as a priority.
Key facts
- ASIO and the AFP are investigating the Victorian links of the flydubai co‑pilot (smh.com.au)
- The co‑pilot, Hammam al‑Hammami, allegedly used an axe in a mid‑air attack on Flight FZ1073 (smh.com.au)
- He studied engineering at a Victorian university and held a student visa from 2014 to 2019 (smh.com.au)
- Victorian Premier Ben Carroll said he had not been briefed but will prioritize the matter (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “flydubai hijacking attempt: ASIO and federal police investigate pilot's Victorian connections”
