Australian police offer a $1 million reward for information in a 20-year-old cold case involving a suspected murder.

Daily Telegraph AU, news.com.au, ABC News Australia + 7 more · Australia

11 Nov 202610 outlets

What it means

New South Wales Police have announced a $1 million reward for information leading to a breakthrough in the 2003 disappearance and suspected murder of Mahmoud Sleiman. The case, which has remained unsolved for over 20 years, is believed to be linked to . The reward represents a significant escalation in the investigation, aimed at generating new leads from the public.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, originating from an official NSW Police reward announcement. The reporting by the Daily Telegraph and other outlets (ABC, SMH, news.com.au) directly reflects this primary source, making it a reliable secondary account of the police action.

How new

Genuinely new: the $1 million reward was announced by NSW Police on 11 November 2026, representing a fresh investigative step in a long-dormant case.

Past coverage

We covered a similar development in September 2026, when police released suspect images and offered a $1 million reward in a separate

Australian police offer a $1 million reward for information in a 20-year-old cold case involving a suspected murder.

What it means

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How new

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