Who were the accused in the mistaken identity kidnapping case?

Gerard Andrews, 29, a cybersecurity student, and Daniel Stevens, 24, a former apprentice carpenter, have been charged.

What was the alleged motive for the kidnapping?

Police allege the pair mistakenly abducted an elderly man, believing he was the father of a wealthy property developer, and demanded a $50 million ransom.

What happened to the victim, Chris Baghsarian?

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was allegedly abducted, held for ransom, and subsequently killed by the accused.

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Wealthy Scions Accused in Botched Ransom Plot

26 Feb

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Summary

Two young men from affluent backgrounds are accused of murder.
An elderly man was allegedly killed due to mistaken identity.
A $50 million ransom was demanded from the wrong family.

Wealthy Scions Accused in Botched Ransom Plot

Gerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 24, have been charged with murder following the alleged kidnapping and death of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian. Police allege the pair mistakenly abducted Mr. Baghsarian, believing he was the father of a wealthy property developer, and demanded a $50 million ransom.

The pair allegedly forced Mr. Baghsarian into a car and later killed him at a secluded home in Dural. His body was discovered at a golf course in Pitt Town. Andrews, a cybersecurity student from an affluent family, and Stevens, a former apprentice carpenter, appeared in Blacktown Local Court.

Stevens' former employer described him as polite and well-mannered, expressing shock at the allegations. Andrews' lawyer stated his client was "no mastermind" in the alleged plot. A third man, Naden Moore, 19, was also arrested and charged with setting property on fire and participating in a criminal group.

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