Accused Islamic State terrorist Neil Prakash has refused to appear in a Melbourne court after being charged with multiple offences carrying a life sentence if proved.
The Melbourne-born former rapper rose to prominence over his use of social media to allegedly lure potential Islamic State recruits after reportedly joining the group in 2013.Credit:The now 31-year-old is facing six terrorism charges over his alleged involvement with Islamic State in 2014 and is accused of travelling to Syria and undertaking hostile acts in 2016.
The 31-year-old was flown from Turkey to Darwin on Friday morning, before he appeared in the Darwin Local Court in front of Northern Territory Chief Judge Elizabeth Morris, who granted his extradition to Victoria.
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