'Shocked' relatives of Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed break their silence as bitter family feud escalates, amid allegations of extortion, intimidation and assault

Published: 12:33, 5 June 2026 | Updated: 12:37, 5 June 2026 When Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed was shot while risking his own life to tackle a gunman, there was one silver lining amid the tragedy - an emotional reunion with family members who rushed from all corners of the world to be by his hospital bedside. But the heart-warming fresh start has since descended into a bitter family war, with accusations of violence, harassment and extortion now being traded between relatives. Ahmed claims the fallout centres on the $2.6million raised through donations from supporters around the world following the shooting and alleges family members are demanding a slice of the proceeds. His relatives, however, tell a very different story, claiming that fame has gone to his head and that any talk of a dispute has been blown out of proportion. 'Ahmed's siblings and parents are completely shocked that it has ended up in court,' a source close to the family told Daily Mail on Friday. 'They love Ahmed and want everything to be sorted out and are upset he is going to the police and media accusing them of this. 'This is all a misunderstanding and they believe it's going to be cleared up in no time and are putting their faith in the justice system.' This week, Ahmed was charged with assault and stalking, accused of placing his elderly father in a headlock during an incident at the family home in March. Ahmed Al Ahmed (centre) has accused his brothers Sameh Al Ahmed and Hozifa Al Ahmed of extortion, claiming they want a cut of his millions. Pictured are the brothers together in Australia before tensions arose   Ahmed claims the family fallout centres on the $2.6million raised through donations from supporters Ahmed fought back tears live on-air as he denied the allegations during a radio interview on Friday, as his father emerged from the family home.  Ahmed became a household name around the world in December after he was shot while helping tackle an armed gunman following an alleged terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach.  As he recovered from his injuries in hospital, the Department of Home Affairs fast-tracked visas for his relatives, allowing them to travel to Australia and help care for him after years apart. His parents, Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed and Malakeh Hasan Al Ahmed. were already in Australia. They had reunited with Ahmed after 20 years apart just days before the shooting. They both stood in front of the hospital and called their son a hero and spoke of their immense pride. His siblings, meanwhile, were dotted across the globe, living in Russia, Syria and Germany, but arrived in Australia within days and moved into Ahmed's Bankstown home in Sydney's south-west. His brothers, Sameh Al Ahmed and Hozifa Al Ahmed, stood proudly by his side as he attended the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4. Ahmed was honoured before play began and received a standing ovation from the crowd as part of a tribute to shooting victims, first responders and community heroes. Police allege that Ahmed Al Almed placed his elderly father Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed (pictured near the family home on Friday) in a headlock during an incident at the family home on March 9 Ahmed became a household name in December after he was shot while helping tackle an armed gunman following an alleged terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Ahmed's brothers attended the cricket alongside him in January  But just two months later, things took an unexpected turn. On March 9, police allege Ahmed placed his elderly father in a headlock during an incident at the family home. Ahmed is due to appear  in Bankstown Local Court on July 29 over the matter.  An Apprehended Violence Order has also been taken out on behalf of his father, preventing Ahmed from assaulting, stalking, harassing, threatening or contacting him. He must also remain at least 100 metres away from his father's home and workplace. By May, police allege the relationship between Ahmed and his brothers had also broken down to the point where he left the Bankstown home they were sharing and moved to Sans Souci. However, the situation allegedly took a darker turn when Hozifa phoned Ahmed and said: 'If you're a man, you would come here. 'I will put your head under my boot, break your other arm and smash your face. 'We will only leave if you give us $100,000 each.' Police allege Ahmed hung up before receiving another call from Sameh, who allegedly made similar threats. 'This situation is going to get worse for you,' he allegedly said. An Apprehended Violence Order has also been taken out on behalf of his father Mohamed Fateh Al Ahmed (pictured near the family home on Friday) Ahmed must also remain at least 100 metres away from his father's home and workplace. 'If you want peace of mind and to be safe, you will give us $100,000 each.' Ahmed's lawyer advised him to report the alleged incident to police. Hozifa and Sameh were arrested days later and charged with using a carriage service to harass or offend. Police also applied for an apprehended violence order on Ahmed's behalf. The brothers pleaded not guilty in Bankstown Local Court This week, Ahmed was charged with assault and stalking in relation to the incident with his elderly father. He has denied the allegations and broke down in tears during a live interview with 2GB breakfast host Ben Fordham on Friday. He alleged that family members had been trying to extort him out of his $2.6million GoFundMe fortune. He said the dispute began in February after tensions arose over money from his recovery fundraiser. 'They've harassed and abused me and pushed to get money from me before they leave Australia, because I've been sponsoring them and brought them to Australia,' Ahmed alleged. This week Ahmed was charged with assault and stalking in relation to the incident with his elderly father and broke down in tears on Friday as he denied the allegations Ahmed alleged both his brothers demanded $100,000 each, while he claimed his father had asked for half the money raised through the GoFundMe campaign. Ahmed said his brothers travelled to Australia on three-month visas but alleged they later refused to leave. Ahmed claimed the relationship with his father deteriorated after he reported his brothers' alleged extortion attempts to police. He alleged his father became angry and pressured him through other family members to withdraw the police complaint against his brothers. 'He started sending messages with my sister, and he [said] either withdraw the case against the brother, or he will go against me,' he told Fordham. However, the family source has since claimed Ahmed's siblings are in Australia on a 12-month visitor visa and have no intention of leaving yet. 'They will go to court to defend these accusations in July because they are not guilty of them and then everyone will know the truth,' they said. 'To be found guilty, you need some proof and Ahmed has none of that for that he is saying.'   Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.