An aspiring Australian boxer stands accused in a conspiracy to murder prominent Sydney underworld figure Ayman Tamer. Robin Faumuina, 21, known in combat sports as ‘Student Of War,’ joins three other men charged in the alleged plot. Authorities claim the group functioned as a guns-for-hire network, handling surveillance, staging vehicles, securing drivers, and preparing a targeted hit in Sydney’s west.
Investigation Triggers Dramatic Chase
The probe launched on September 26 last year after officers spotted a BMW with cloned plates near Bankstown Police Station. When police tried to stop it, the driver fled, prompting a short pursuit before abandonment. A loaded handgun turned up on a nearby street roughly 40 minutes later. Officials believe the occupants headed to execute the assassination.
Multiple Failed Attempts and Escalating Violence
Detective Superintendent Jason Box highlighted the plot’s extreme violence, stating, ‘The level of violence on this occasion was extreme, he was going to be murdered.’ Authorities report further unsuccessful attempts on Tamer’s life in subsequent months. Box added, ‘It’s expected in some shape or form that they will be targeted.’
Raids Lead to Arrests and Charges
Taskforce Falcon’s six-month investigation culminated in Thursday raids across Sydney. Faumuina surrendered at a Leppington home, facing charges of conspiracy to murder, participating in a criminal group, and firearm offenses. Police identify him as the planned shooter, though he missed the initial chase.
Co-accused Chris Faigafa, 26, faces conspiracy to murder and directing criminal activities. Osman Sabsabi, 21, stands charged with target surveillance. Both remain in custody. A 17-year-old accomplice received strict conditional bail, with a children’s court appearance next month. Faumuina’s bail denial sets his next court date for June 24.
Additional Links and Ongoing Probes
Group members connect to an October vehicle firebombing in Riverstone; a 20-year-old faces charges there but not in the murder plot. Two BMW fugitives from the chase remain at large. Tamer, previously convicted of large-scale methamphetamine supply, receives police warnings on threats. Box noted, ‘He’s thankful. We’re maintaining dialogue with him and he’s aware of the threats.’
Investigators withhold details on the plot’s commissioner or motive, with more arrests anticipated.
