Overview

• A joint update from Queensland Police and the AFP says the alleged offender left Australia on August 31, 2024, and is now known to be in China.
• There is no extradition arrangement between Australia and China, but officials note China can prosecute its citizens for offenses committed overseas.
• Investigators say they are working with Chinese authorities on options to advance the case and reaffirm their commitment to securing justice for the family.
• Luka’s mother says her son has endured eight surgeries, including skin grafts and laser treatments, and she renews her plea for accountability.
• A former AFP officer argues the most realistic path is prosecution under Chinese law, with the suspect still at liberty a year after the assault.