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Melbourne Islamic leader rejects centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links after Facebook video

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MyCentre leader Samir Mohtadi, who also goes by Abu Hamza, says claims associating him with flyDubai pilot are unfounded Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The leader of a Melbourne Islamic centre allegedly linked to the acc…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:58 UTC.

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  1. Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect

  2. Melbourne Islamic leader rejects centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links after Facebook video

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