Man Extradited to Sydney Over Alleged Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Case
By Chloe · Published 31 Oct 2026 · Updated 31 Oct 2026
Sydney, NSW · New South Wales News
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Man Extradited to Sydney Over Alleged Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Case - Sydney, NSW
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A 31-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to New South Wales and charged over an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault involving a woman in Sydney in 2024.
A 31-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to Sydney and charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault investigation dating back to April 2024. The latest development was announced by New South Wales Police on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Detectives from the Armed and Violent Crime Squad have been investigating the case under Strike Force Held. The investigation began after police received reports that a 36-year-old woman had allegedly been kidnapped in Epping, a suburb in Sydney's north-west.
According to police, the original incident occurred at approximately 6:45 pm on Saturday, 20 April 2024. Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command were called to the area after receiving information about a woman who had allegedly been forced into a Toyota Camry by a group of unknown men.
Police were informed that the vehicle subsequently left the location with the woman inside. Officers attended the scene, established a crime scene and began gathering evidence to determine what had happened.
Detectives launched Strike Force Held to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping. Investigators began examining available information and working to identify the people believed to have been involved.
The following afternoon, on Sunday, 21 April 2024, detectives located the woman at another address in western Sydney.
Police said the woman told investigators that she had allegedly been drugged and sexually assaulted before being found. Detectives arranged for her to receive medical attention, and she was taken to hospital for treatment.
The investigation continued over the following months as detectives worked to establish the involvement of several suspects.
Two men, aged 29 and 37, had previously been charged in connection with the investigation. Police confirmed that both matters had already been dealt with by the courts.
As part of continuing inquiries, detectives identified another suspected participant, a 31-year-old man who was located in Victoria.
The man was arrested there on Friday, 30 October 2026, and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court. Following the court proceedings, extradition to New South Wales was granted.
He was subsequently escorted to Sydney and taken to Mascot Police Station, where detectives executed an outstanding warrant and formally charged him.
The charges include taking or detaining a person in company with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm; aggravated sexual assault in company and depriving liberty; and using an intoxicating substance to commit an indictable offence.
Police refused bail, and the man was scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 7 on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Detectives are continuing their investigation under Strike Force Held to establish all relevant circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
The latest arrest represents another development in a serious investigation that began more than two years ago. Authorities have not indicated that the investigation has concluded.
The accused man's charges remain allegations and will be determined through the court process. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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A 31-year-old man has been extradited from Victoria to Sydney and charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault investigation dating back to April 2024. The latest development was announced by New South Wales Police on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Detectives from the Armed and Violent Crime Squad have been investigating the case under Strike Force Held. The investigation began after police received reports that a 36-year-old woman had allegedly been kidnapped in Epping, a suburb in Sydney's north-west.
According to police, the original incident occurred at approximately 6:45 pm on Saturday, 20 April 2024. Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command were called to the area after receiving information about a woman who had allegedly been forced into a Toyota Camry by a group of unknown men.
Police were informed that the vehicle subsequently left the location with the woman inside. Officers attended the scene, established a crime scene and began gathering evidence to determine what had happened.
Detectives launched Strike Force Held to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping. Investigators began examining available information and working to identify the people believed to have been involved.
The following afternoon, on Sunday, 21 April 2024, detectives located the woman at another address in western Sydney.
Police said the woman told investigators that she had allegedly been drugged and sexually assaulted before being found. Detectives arranged for her to receive medical attention, and she was taken to hospital for treatment.
The investigation continued over the following months as detectives worked to establish the involvement of several suspects.
Two men, aged 29 and 37, had previously been charged in connection with the investigation. Police confirmed that both matters had already been dealt with by the courts.
As part of continuing inquiries, detectives identified another suspected participant, a 31-year-old man who was located in Victoria.
The man was arrested there on Friday, 30 October 2026, and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court. Following the court proceedings, extradition to New South Wales was granted.
He was subsequently escorted to Sydney and taken to Mascot Police Station, where detectives executed an outstanding warrant and formally charged him.
The charges include taking or detaining a person in company with intent to ransom, occasioning actual bodily harm; aggravated sexual assault in company and depriving liberty; and using an intoxicating substance to commit an indictable offence.
Police refused bail, and the man was scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 7 on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Detectives are continuing their investigation under Strike Force Held to establish all relevant circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
The latest arrest represents another development in a serious investigation that began more than two years ago. Authorities have not indicated that the investigation has concluded.
The accused man's charges remain allegations and will be determined through the court process. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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