Media Release
Iraq-born man charged with visa breaches in Victoria
An Iraq-born man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court today (16 October, 2025), charged with breaching his visa-mandated conditions.
The AFP charged the man, 36, today (16 October, 2025) after he was located in a town about 50km north of Melbourne.
It will be alleged the man allegedly breached one of the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to ensure his electronic monitoring device was in good working condition.
He was charged with two counts of failing to maintain an electronic monitoring device, contrary to section 76(D)(3) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or a $99,000 fine.
He was granted bail to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on 8 January, 2026.
