Homicide Squad detectives have charged a seventh person as part of an investigation into the death of a man whose body was discovered in Tarneit last month.
Officers executed a search warrant in the Wyndham area yesterday afternoon.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and interviewed by detectives.
He was charged with murder, aggravated home invasion, kidnapping and criminal damage by fire (arson).
He will face a children's court today.
The charges relate to the alleged kidnapping of a 30-year-old man from a Darius Terrace address in South Morang about 3am on 15 May.
It's alleged the South Morang man was dragged out of his house and into a vehicle which fled the area.
Emergency services later responded to reports a man was located deceased in parkland near Bruny Drive in Tarneit about 4.30am.
It is also alleged the vehicle used in this incident was set alight on Mt Mary Road in Eynesbury later that morning.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents, has vision or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
