Karo Stepanyan
Karo Stepanyan, a 67-year-old patriarch of the Stepanyan family, has a long history of criminal activity and was permanently banned from driving taxis due to numerous passenger complaints, including accusations of theft and threats of violence. Despite his controversial past, he remains a central figure in the family's ongoing legal troubles, as police believe he was the intended target of a recent kidnapping that tragically went wrong.
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Recent news mentions
Karo Stepanyan is the intended kidnapping victim believed to be targeted for ransom.
NSW Police hunt for third kidnapper, suspect ringleader has fled overseas
Australia· 2026-02-27
Karo Stepanyan was believed to be the intended target of the kidnapping that involved Chris Baghsarian.
The crucial mistakes that brought alleged killers Daniel Stevens, Gerard Andrews undoneAustralia· 2026-02-26
Karo Stepanyan was the intended target of the kidnapping that led to Chris Baghsarian's murder.
Tributes for Sydney grandfather allegedly murdered in bungled kidnapping.Australia· 2026-02-25
Karo Stepanyan is the patriarch of the Stepanyan family, who were the intended target of the kidnapping.
Who are the Stepanyans? The life and crimes of family at centre of Chris Baghsarian kidnappingAustralia· 2026-02-24