The deception was sophisticated, with scammers steering conversations away from dating apps to encrypted messaging platforms—making it harder for them to be reported and removed.
ABF acting Chief Superintendent Sonya Boylan warned against aiding criminal ventures, stating that serious penalties, including jail time, await those who facilitate illegal activities for profit.
AFP Commander Helen Schneider warned that young people might not realise creating AI-based content featuring classmates could amount to a criminal offence.
The AFP is working closely with international partners, including the Five Eyes alliance, and collaborating with state and territory police forces across Australia.
As the material before the regulator indicates, 30 of the 38 applications in question were refugee-related matters, which had placed subclass 866 protection visa work at the centre of the investigation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft, marking a major step in Australia’s push to build a stronger,...
