Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim to get compensation

A man was charged with lying about being injured during the massacre of 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration last year in a bid to gain financial compensation for victims of crime, and on Wednesday the prosecution of an alleged perpetrator was postponed until next year.

Man charged with posing as Sydney Hanukkah massacre victim to get compensation

TL;DR

  • A man is facing charges for lying about injuries sustained during a massacre at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration.
  • The alleged perpetrator sought financial compensation for victims of crime through his deception.
  • The prosecution of another alleged perpetrator involved in the incident has been postponed until next year.