Arson charge over fire at YouTube star’s Bondi home

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A man has been charged over an alleged arson attack on YouTuber Friendlyjordies' Sydney home, and more arrests are expected.

Police said a 37-year-old was arrested at the Silverwater Correctional Complex about 11am yesterday and remanded in custody to face court later in the day.

He was charged with two counts of destroying or damaging property by fire in company.

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Bondi home fire Friendly Jordies

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"This alleged attack was coordinated and targeted, with more arrests expected in the coming days and weeks ahead," said Financial Crimes Squad Detective Superintendent Gordon Arbinja.

Police said Jordan Shanks-Markovina wasn't home when the fire broke out at his Bondi address on November 17 last year.

But it and a neighbouring home suffered significant damage before Fire and Rescue NSW crews managed to extinguish the blaze.

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Friendlyjordies' Jordan Shanks-Markovina after house fire.

Police released CCTV of two cars last month in an effort to find those allegedly responsible

At the time they said four or more men with potential links to organised criminal groups were in the cars.

Early this morning, Shanks-Markovina hadn't commented on the charges.