No arrests have been made and police have not yet released a description of any suspects.

Robin Khuda's donation is the largest single philanthropic gift in New South Wales and one of the biggest global investments in women in STEM.

“This is a win–win. It is good for Australia and it is good for India.”

With more than 15 years’ experience in international diplomacy and policy, Neelam previously served at Australia’s Consulate-General in Hong Kong and at the Australian Mission to the United Nations in New York.

Police will allege he used an encrypted communications platform to help facilitate the importation of 14.6kg of pure methamphetamine and 1.7kg of cocaine.

The money was allegedly layered through a series of complex, high-volume transactions, sent offshore and then returned to Australia disguised as legitimate business payments.

The move mirrors a similar declaration issued in Texas last month, when Governor Greg Abbott designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organisations.

Failed asylum seekers who remain in Australia have passed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 101,976 as of 31 October, with a further 26,298 claims awaiting decisions.

Born in Indiana, he moved with his family to Lucknow (India) at age 12, where he studied Hindi and Sanskrit before returning to the United States to attend Stanford University.

Schools and youth workers are already warning that some young people may attempt to get around the rules using fake details or overseas services.