Australian police charge Indian man, 33, over alleged visa fraud and $7m tobacco money laundering

An Indian national is set to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 26 June 2026, accused of involvement in an alleged illicit tobacco syndicate and providing false immigration information to Australian authorities. The AFP alleges the 33-year-old helped channel more than $7 million from illegal tobacco sales through his bank accounts. He is also accused of living in Australia unlawfully and submitting fraudulent documents in an attempt to obtain permanent residency.