Perth man, 22, charged with plotting terrorist attack

Police have upgraded charges against a 22-year-old man from Perth to allegedly planning a terrorist attack.

He is scheduled to appear in Supreme Court of Western Australia on Friday and was initially arrested and charged with five offences in December 2025, before being charged with four further offences.

Following a joint investigation by police and security services, he has been charged with one count of other acts done in preparation for, or planning, terrorist acts.

If convicted he faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Investigators will allege the man sought help on a messaging platform regarding explosive devices, military and tactical training, education, weapons manufacturing, combat techniques and fake documents as part of planning for a terrorist attack.  

Charges against him of making a document knowing it was related to a terrorist attack will be withdrawn.

Investigations by the Australian Federal Police, Western Australia Police Force and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation continue.