Accused Bondi Gunmen Acted Solo and Received No Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Say.

The two suspected individuals who carried out the deadly attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, per national authorities.

Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Visit

Authorities have stated the duo did not partake in any type of terrorist instruction or "organizing" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from local authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism.

"We are actively analyzing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that initial evaluations indicate that "these individuals are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that security camera video showing the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these suspects were members of a larger network, or were directed by others to perpetrate an incident," she said.

But, the men were also not in the Philippines as tourists, she added. She stressed that, given that the probe is still active, fresh information may come to light.

Ideology and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with firearms—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the aftermath following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The pair had declared the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. It is noted that, Militant fighters have been known to operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.