Police Battle the Latest “Hollywood” Plot in Australia
In a story straight out of a binge‑drama, Aussie cops say they’ve thrown the book at a guy who tried to impersonate a real‑life officer. The whole thing started when a video went viral pretending to feature the Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw. Instead of actually being Kershaw, the guy on screen was spouting off about creating a secret police squad and “dissolving” the government.
What the video claimed
- “Secret police unit” – a scare‑tactics talk that sounded more like a thriller than a plan.
- “Dissolving the government” – a classic wingnut line that got people exchanging Discord emojis.
- All the drama was posted on social platforms, giving it a viral feel.
Real‑world fallout
Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Donoghoe summed up the backlash for reporters in Brisbane: “These bad actors think the law doesn’t apply to them. They’re basically the villain quartet who want to rewrite the Constitution.”
The investigation dug deep and finally exposed a suspect in Western Australia. According to authorities, this individual had been in contact with other anti‑government groups and even tried to lure police badges and stamps. If he’s found guilty, the man faces up to two years behind bars.
Bottom line
Aussies may be accustomed to the occasional drama on our news, but this case reminds us that not every ghostly-looking “Commissioner Reece Kershaw” is a real person. Police are standing their ground, showing that imposters who want to rewrite the state’s rules won’t get away with it.
