Kidnap ‘stronghold’ matches horrific hostage video of missing grandfather, police say
Sydney Morning Herald
by Riley Walter, Amber SchultzFebruary 20, 2026
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Kidnappers in Sydney have released horrifying footage of an 85-year-old man being tortured, raising grave concerns among police who are racing against time to find him alive. Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his North Ryde home on February 13 in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity. Detectives recently discovered evidence at a Dural property, suspected to be the kidnappers' stronghold, which matches the disturbing images circulating Sydney's underworld. Despite extensive efforts, including appeals for his return and searches of the property, Baghsarian remains missing, with no ransom demands made to his family.
Baghsarian, who requires daily medical care, was taken in the early hours
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/20/2026