A fake plan to attack on a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said on Monday.

Sydney crime syndicate used antisemitic attacks to mislead police and reduce sentences, authorities reveal after mass arrests linked to arson, vandalism, and a fabricated terror plot.

Deputy national security commissioner says suspects prepared explosives, then informed authorities with the aim of 'changing their criminal status'

Police say the explosives plot was a scheme by organized criminals to create fear and mislead law enforcement.

Australian police said Tuesday they have charged 14 members of an organised crime ring accused of menacing the country with attacks dressed up as religiously motivated hate crimes. New South Wales Police said Tuesday that 14 people had been arrested and charged with 65 offences,