Australian law enforcement agencies have launched a public appeal to help identify the mystery author of more than 100 anonymous threatening and harassing letters sent to politicians, religious organisations and prominent community figures across Australia over the past 11 years.
The joint investigation, involving the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and NSW Police Force, centres on an individual believed to have used the aliases "Scorpio" and "Bullit" while sending letters between 2015 and 2026. Investigators say the correspondence contains threatening language, harassment and repeated references to white supremacist ideology, prompting concerns that the offender's behaviour could escalate.
Police revealed that the letters were sent to a wide range of recipients, including state and federal parliamentarians, religious institutions and community leaders. While many of the letters contain abusive or offensive material, investigators allege some cross the line into criminal threats.
As part of the investigation, authorities have released excerpts of the letters and images showing the author's distinctive handwriting and presentation style. Detectives hope members of the public may recognise unique characteristics that could identify the sender.
Investigators say the offender displays several unusual habits, including randomly capitalising the letters F, L, T, N and H, heavily underlining words in coloured ink and attaching newspaper clippings, headlines and photographs of well-known public figures. In several letters, the author allegedly stamped the paper using the flat end of a.38 Winchester bullet casing, while signing the correspondence as either "Scorpio" or "Bu LLit", with the two capital "L"s appearing consistently.
One letter that has received particular attention was sent to the Lakemba Mosque in Sydney earlier this year. Police allege it contained explicit threats against Muslims and references to white supremacist ideology. Investigators believe the same author was responsible because the letter shared the same handwriting, formatting and bullet-stamp markings seen in earlier correspondence.
NSW Police, through Strike Force Yewrangara, and the AFP are working together to trace the sender. Acting Superintendent John Walke said investigators believe they are narrowing in on the offender but require public assistance to identify the person responsible.
Police believe the suspect is a Caucasian man in his 60s. AFP Superintendent Nathan Robertson said authorities are not only investigating potential criminal offences but are also concerned about whether the individual may require appropriate health or support services. He emphasised that public officials and community leaders should be able to perform their roles without facing intimidation or threats.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of all recipients or detailed the specific offences under investigation, citing operational reasons. However, forensic examinations have been carried out on many of the letters, and police continue analysing physical evidence, handwriting and postal information.
Investigators are urging anyone who recognises the handwriting, symbols, aliases or distinctive presentation style to contact Crime Stoppers. Police hope that even a small piece of information from the public could help identify the sender and prevent any further threatening behaviour.
The investigation remains active, and authorities say bringing the letter writer before the courts remains a priority to protect those who have been targeted over the past decade.
