Two Indonesian pilots pose security threat after being radicalised by Islamic State, leaked report alleges
Indonesian pilots thought to be employees of AirAsia and Premiair believed to have been radicalised, according to Australian report
Australian authorities believe two Indonesian pilots may pose a security threat after being radicalised by the Islamic State, a leaked intelligence document obtained by an investigative website shows.
The Australian Federal Police "Operational Intelligence Report", published by investigative website The Intercept, said the pilots were "likely employees" of Malaysia-based AirAsia and Premiair, which is based in Indonesia, and came to their attention through their Facebook pages.
It said "support to the Islamic State (IS)" group could be "inferred" from their postings.
"Upon review of the content from both accounts it is assessed that these persons are likely being influenced by radical elements - at least from the online environment - and as a result, may pose a security threat," it said.
In a statement, the federal police would not comment on whether the document, entitled "Identification of Indonesian pilots with possible extremist persuasions" and dated March 18 this year, was genuine.
"The Australian Federal Police does not comment on matters of intelligence," it said.