Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Survived Terrorist Naveed Akram Charged with 59 Offenses Including Terrorism and 15 Counts of Murder

24-year-old Naveed Akram, who recovered from coma on Tuesday, has now been formally charged with 15 counts of murder and a total of 59 offenses, including committing a terrorist act, New South Wales Police announced on Wednesday.

The charges stem from the deadly shooting on December 14, 2025, where Akram opened fire alongside his father, Sajid Akram, at a Hanukkah gathering on the iconic Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 fatalities and numerous injuries.

After Akram came to consciousness on Tuesday, Police interrogated him shortly after, leading to the swift filing of charges. 

Authorities described the attack as inspired by ISIS, with preliminary evidence pointing to a premeditated terrorist act targeting the Jewish community event. 

The 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram, was killed during the confrontation, while Naveed was subdued by bystanders and law enforcement.

Among the 59 charges leveled against Naveed Akram are 40 counts of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to murder, discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, displaying a prohibited terrorist organization’s symbol, and placing an explosive device near a building with intent to cause harm.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb stated that the charges reflect the severity of the “heinous” incident, which has been classified as a terrorist attack due to its ideological motivations. Australia’s domestic intelligence agency, ASIO, had previously examined Naveed Akram in 2019 for ties to a Sydney-based extremist group, though no action was taken at the time.

The Bondi Beach shooting has reignited discussions on gun laws and counter-terrorism measures in Australia, where strict firearm regulations are in place. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as gunfire erupted during the festive Hanukkah celebration, with heroic acts by civilians helping to mitigate further casualties.

As the case proceeds, Akram is expected to appear in court via video link from the hospital, where he remains under guard. The investigation is ongoing.