A "major player" in the alleged kidnap and murder of an 85-year-old grandfather in Sydney last month has been arrested and charged with murder, police have said.
Widower Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his home in North Ryde on 13 February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity. His body was found almost two weeks later near a golf course.
Two men have already been charged in connection with his death and on Wednesday police said they had charged a 23-year-old man with multiple offences including kidnap, murder, and firearms and drugs offences.
"He is not the highest but he is a major player in this matter," Det Chief Insp Andrew Marks told reporters.
"We will allege that he facilitated and recruited others to help in the kidnapping and detention of Mr Baghsarian," he said. "We will also allege that he arranged for people to dispose of Mr Baghsarian's body."
