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Couple faces court over alleged debt bondage and visa fraud

According to authorities, the couple provided false information on visa applications, initially arranging a tourist visa rather than a work visa for the 36-year-old woman.

Urgent warning to Australians as surge in cybercriminal activity targets online users with malicious malware

These sophisticated malware variants can secretly take over a victim's device, enabling hackers to conduct surveillance and extract sensitive information without the user’s knowledge.

32-year-old man jailed for $400,000 fraud attempt on dead girlfriend’s super and life insurance

The woman's relatives had reported concerns about her financial affairs after the man tried to get a copy of her death certificate.

Former Sydney Airport employee jailed for three years following $450,000 theft

Further inquiries revealed the man had received a number of electronic devices stolen from the airport facility which he then sold, gifted, or kept for personal use.

UK based crime group sentenced for crystal meth import to Australia

The investigation began after 24 kilograms of methamphetamine was seized in Australia by Australian Border Force officials, who handed the shipment over to the AFP.

18-year-old US traveller charged with allegedly importing 26kg of meth in suitcases

ABF Travel East Commander Rose Cracknell said the volume seized at the border today has stopped hundreds of thousands of individual street deals flooding Sydney’s streets.

Marking 15-year partnership, Australia invests $6.5 million in Samoa’s security upgrades

The upgrades and equipment will assist with the safe and secure delivery of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be hosted in Samoa in October, 2024.

Australia supports PNG in training next generation of police leaders

More than 60 RPNGC cadets are scheduled to undertake the training over the next four months with training being delivered in north Queensland and Sydney to enhance their policing and leadership skills.

Multimillion-Dollar drug stash found hidden in vans on cargo ship

The AFP seized the drugs, which were hidden in the sliding door panels of vehicles that were destined for New South Wales.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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