Police seek author of decade-long threatening letters to politicians and leaders
Consensus Summary
Australian police, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and New South Wales Police, are investigating a person known as 'Scorpio' or 'Bullit' for sending over 100 threatening letters to politicians, religious organisations, and community leaders between 2015 and 2026. The author, believed to be a Caucasian man in his 60s, exhibits distinctive handwriting patterns, including prominent capitalisation of specific letters and the use of newspaper clippings. Police have released excerpts of the letters to the public, urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation, led by Strike Force Yewrangara and the AFP's National Security Investigations team, aims to prevent escalation into dangerous behaviour and ensure the safety of public figures. Concerns have also been raised about the author's potential need for health and support services.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Police are searching for a person known as 'Scorpio' or 'Bullit', believed to be responsible for writing over 100 letters sent between 2015 and 2026
- The letters were sent to federal and NSW parliamentarians, religious organisations, and community leaders
- The author is believed to be a Caucasian man in their 60s
- The author capitalises the letters 'F', 'L', 'T', 'N', and 'H' prominently in their handwriting
- NSW Police's Security Investigation Unit is working under Strike Force Yewrangara, alongside the AFP's National Security Investigations team
- AFP Superintendent Nathan Robertson stated the priority is to prevent escalation into dangerous behaviour
- The letters include newspaper clippings, headlines, and images of prominent people, focusing on national affairs and community interest
- Police have released excerpts of the letters to help identify the author by their distinctive handwriting style
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Police are appealing to the community if they recognise any of the symbols or names in the letter excerpts and can relate them to someone of Caucasian appearance in their 60s
- Acting Superintendent John Walke said NSW Police were 'closing in on the offender'
- The letters were seized and examined for forensic evidence between 2015 and 2026
- The letters include a menacing smiley face with bullet casing impressions for eyes above the signature 'Scorpio'
- Police have concerns about whether the person responsible has access to appropriate health and support services
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The ABC states the letters were sent for 'more than a decade,' while the Guardian specifies the period as 'from 2015 to 2026' (a 10-year span)
Source Articles
Police hold 'real concern' about anonymous letters sent to politicians
Police have asked for the community's assistance to identify the author targeting parliamentarians and religious organisations, who goes by 'Scorpio' or 'Bullit'.
Australian police close in on ‘Scorpio’, mystery author of threatening letters to high-profile people
Federal and NSW police say more than 100 letters sent to MPs and community leaders since 2015 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police are appealing for help in tracking down the mystery author of more than 100 letters, some threatening, sent to high-profile community figures. The Australian federal police and New South Wales police have released excerpts of anonymous letters sent by someone who goes by “Scorpio” a