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Rokomaqisa charged over the alleged attempted murder of Sydney underworld figure

Rokomaqisa charged over the alleged attempted murder of Sydney underworld figure

By Rashika Kumar
18/09/2021
Samuel John Rokomaqisa, 31, has been charged over an alleged conspiracy to murder underworld figure Ibrahem Hamze. [CREDIT:NSW POLICE]

Australian Police have charged Samuel John Rokomaqisa over the suspected attempted murder of underworld figure, Ibrahem Hamze amid ongoing conflict between Sydney’s organised crime networks.

Sydney Morning Herald reports, 31-year-old Rokomaqisa who was arrested yesterday has been charged with conspiring and agreeing to murder, being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence, driving a stolen vehicle, reckless driving, robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon and driving while disqualified.

He did not apply for bail in Parramatta Local Court yesterday and it was formally refused.

Hamze, a senior member of the Hamzy crime family, was saved from the alleged attempt on his life when on August 14th.

[Source: Sydney Morning Herald]


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