Other sources familiar with the investigation, but outside police, told the Herald one person who had been under scrutiny, but who had since been ruled out, was the head of a smaller crime family who has previously faced charges of kidnapping. They had no previous acrimony towards the Ayoub family.
Meanwhile, the Ayoub family is refusing to speak to media. George Ayoub, asked by the Herald if he would like to talk about the ordeal replied politely: “Absolutely not.“ Charlie Ayoub did not respond to a similar request.
Vaiusu posted a video on Monday showing a convoy of Ford Ranger utes driving through darkened streets and meeting with hooded and obscured figures for the emotional return of the hostage.
“The look on George’s face when he saw us was priceless and also, the tears that came from his family’s face when we walked him into the house [were] priceless,” Vaiusu said.
Vaiusu declined to respond to multiple media requests throughout the week. Instead, he has promised to tell the complete story in a video to be posted later on Friday.
Masscon describes itself as a family-owned business deeply enmeshed in the city.
It is based in Greenacre. George Ayoub holds a position as construction manager.
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