Media releases

An Australian Federal Police operation has led to an international investigation into one of the world’s largest phishing services that has impacted 11 countries.

Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged by the AFP in Melbourne in relation to multiple alleged attempts to import border controlled substances into Australia.

Detectives have charged a Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) associate after a rifle, handgun, 10 replica pistols and more than $26,000 cash were seized during a joint-agency operation in the state’s north.

A Sydney man has been arrested and charged by the AFP over his alleged role in a money mule network that recruits unwitting money mules online.

A New South Wales man has been jailed by the Perth District Court for his role in moving more than $5.6 million dollars through Australian bank accounts for an alleged money laundering syndicate.

*Images of this operation will be available here via hightail* A Queensland man is set to face Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today (Friday 12 February, 2021) charged with child abuse material offences, following an Australian Federal Police (AFP) child protection operation.

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Vision and images are available via Hightail. A 25-year-old man charged over his alleged role in importing 276 grams of methamphetamine from the United States, worth approximately $276,000 in WA, is expected to face Perth Magistrate’s Court today (Friday, 12 February 2021).

A 43-year-old Queensland man is due to appear in court today charged with child exploitation offences following an Australian Federal Police (AFP) child protection investigation.

A Victorian man charged by the Australian Federal Police for allegedly paying for live-distance child exploitation has led to the rescue of nine children and the arrest of a woman by Philippine authorities. ***Footage available***

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has successfully confiscated $15.8 million in assets from a principal conspirator in a syndicate alleged to have defrauded the Commonwealth of more than $105 million over three years.