The AFP and NSW Police Force are seeking public assistance to help identify a person believed to be responsible for writing more than 100 letters over the past decade to a wide range of high-profile people, including federal and state parliamentarians, religious organisations and community leaders. The letters, sent between 2015 and 2026, have been seized and undergone forensic examination, with police saying some constitute harassing or threatening behaviour.
Detectives from the NSW Police Security Investigation Unit are investigating the matter under Strike Force Yewrangara, while the AFP’s National Security Investigations team is investigating specific correspondence sent to federal parliamentarians and community groups.
As part of their ongoing inquiries, investigators have released images showing examples of the distinctive handwriting featured in the letters. Police say the printed handwriting includes prominent capitalisation of the letters ‘F’, ‘L’, ‘T’, ‘N’ and ‘H’. The author has also referred to themself as ‘Scorpio’ or ‘Bullit’.
The author also included newspaper clippings, including snippets of headlines and images of prominent people, while much of the writing focuses on matters of national affairs and significant community interest.
NSW Police Force Acting Superintendent John Walke said police are closing in on the offender but need the community’s help. “We believe the offender is of Caucasian appearance and in his 60s, so we 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 that profile to please let police know,” Acting Superintendent Walke said.
“We are determined to bring this person to account because their behaviour is certainly offensive and at times threatening, and people deserve to be able to go about their work without being subjected to threats.”
AFP Superintendent Nathan Robertson said the priority for police was to prevent any escalation into behaviour which could present a danger to the broader community. “We have very real concerns about the content of these letters, and people in public life deserve to go about their jobs or careers without being subject to harassment or threats,” Superintendent Robertson said.
“Our investigations are into allegations of criminal behaviour, but we also have concerns about whether the person responsible for them has access to appropriate health and support services.”
Anyone who recognises the writing, or has information that may assist investigators, is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au, or report to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.