Overview

• Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar, also known as 'Afghan Ali,' was fatally shot in South Yarra on August 4, 2023, in a targeted attack involving a vehicle and multiple gunshots.
• Victoria Police announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Narre Warren man in Dandenong on April 4, 2025, with assistance from the special operations group.
• Keshtiar, who had significant ties to organized crime, was shot multiple times, including additional shots fired after the shooter exited the vehicle.
• The $1 million reward for information about the case remains active as police work to identify all individuals involved in the incident.
• Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Martin O’Brien emphasized the public safety implications of the arrest and reaffirmed the investigation as a top priority.