Salim Mehajer’s friend, who has been linked to the brutal slaying of an underworld figure, allegedly tricked the man into thinking he was a trusted locksmith.
Ahmed Jaghbir, 28, was charged with murder this week over the death of Hells Angel bikie Kemel Barakat, 29, after the man was ‘executed’ by four others while at a ‘secure’ waterfront home in May.
Barakat is said to have trusted the tradesmen with the location of the apartment, after asking for his help to replace his front door lock, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Salim Mehajer’s (left) friend Ahmed Jaghbir (right), who has been linked to the brutal slaying of an underworld figure, allegedly tricked the victim into thinking he was a trusted locksmith
The door to the house had been broken days prior after police carried out a search for firearms at the unit.
Jaghbir was allegedly contacted to help replace the lock, before reportedly taking a spare key.
Police allege the electrician passed the item on to Barakat’s enemies, with the former Commanchero engaged in a feud with another clan.
Four men allegedly then entered the property about 2.30am on May 10 carrying gun, with Barakat shot more than a dozen times.
Ahmed Jaghbir, 28, was charged with murder this week over the death of Hells Angel bikie Kemel Barakat, 29, after the man was ‘executed’ by four others at a ‘secure’ home
Police allege the electrician (pictured) gave a spare key from a lock he fitted to Barakat’s enemies, allowing them entry into the home
Barakat is believed to have only moved into the Mortlake apartment shortly before he was murdered.
Jaghbir faces charges of murder, accessory before the fact to murder and participating in a criminal group.
The tradesman recently tied the knot in September, with Mehajer one of the guests at the lavish ceremony.
Before the vows were exchanged, Mehajer posed for photos with the groom and placed cufflinks on his sleeves, one appearing to be in the shape of a handgun.
After Jaghbir married his bride Nadima, a convoy of luxury cars and a motorcade of gold-plated Harley-Davidsons escorted him from the private function.
‘I would like to thank everyone that come and made it happen,’ Jaghbir captioned a photo of himself with his new bride shortly after the wedding.
The tradesman recently tied the knot in September, with Mehajer one of the guests at the lavish ceremony
Jaghbir was arrested in dramatic raids at his Guildford home on Wednesday just a few days after he and his new bride returned to Australia from their honeymoon
Jaghbir was arrested in dramatic raids at his Guildford home on Wednesday just a few days after the couple returned to Australia from their honeymoon.
The 28-year-old was appointed sole director of Mehajer’s wedding business, Mehajer Wedding and Event Planning, in September.
His arrest came after police released footage showing a group of men they believe gunned down the underworld figure in the hope it would help solve the murder.
The CCTV footage shows four men entering Mr Barakat’s apartment building through a rear fire door, gaining entry to his apartment and then fleeing in a stolen Mercedes C63 wagon.
Jaghbir has a mention hearing scheduled for November 23 at Parramatta Local Court.
Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Mehajer is in any way involved with the underworld murder of Barakat.
Kemel Barakat (pictured) was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at his home in Sydney’s inner-west on March 10
A white Mercedes C63 wagon (pictured) was found burnt-out at Belmore following the murder
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