Sydney Painter Faces 20 Years in Cairns | Sydney News

A Sydney-based painter, Hao Wang, 30, faces up to 20 years in prison after being denied bail in Cairns on people smuggling charges—he’s accused of transporting ten Chinese migrants from Indonesia to Far North Queensland. Arrested in remote Weipa with no fishing evidence, his “fishing trip” defense crumbled as the magistrate called it a “remarkable coincidence,” citing his visa overstay and alleged ties to smuggling. With a toddler back home and court looming October 1st, Wang’s future hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ddf30f62cfb6b0b4