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Escaped Prisoner Fleeing After Funeral

Updated 2026-06-11 04:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Orijol Rukaj, an escaped prisoner who fled during his brother’s funeral in Melbourne, is believed to be hiding in the city. Authorities have been searching for him since April 17.

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The Guardian
Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks since<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/11/australia-news-live-labor-coalition-one-nation-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-capital-gains-
2026-06-11 04:20 UTC
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