A South Sudan-born man is set to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (22 January, 2026) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions, as well as drug and bail offences.
The AFP charged the man, 39, today, after he was located in Melbourne.
It will be alleged the man breached a condition of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device.
The man has been charged with:
Eight counts of fail to maintain electronic monitoring device, contrary to section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment and/or a $99,000 fine.
One count of obstruction of Commonwealth public official, contrary to section 149.1 of the Criminal Code (Cth). This offence carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment;
One count of possess cannabis, contrary to section 73 of the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (VIC). This offence carries a maximum penalty of $1017.55;
Two counts of contravene conduct condition of bail, contrary to section 49F of the Summary Offences Act 1966 (VIC). This offence carries a maximum penalty of $6105.30 or three months' imprisonment; and
Eight counts of commit indictable offence whilst on bail, contrary to section 30B of the Bail Act 1977 (VIC). This offence carries a maximum penalty of $6105.30 or three months' imprisonment.
