Media Release
Somalian-born man charged with alleged visa breach
A Somalian-born man is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today (28 May, 2024) charged with allegedly failing to remain at a notified address.
The AFP charged the man, 29, yesterday (27 May, 2024) in Brisbane.
It will be alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa on 26 May, 2024 by failing to observe his residential curfew obligations.
The man has been charged with one count of failing to comply with a curfew condition, contrary to section 76C (1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and a $93,900 fine.
