A Sudan-born man appeared before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today (6 February, 2026) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.
Victoria Police arrested the man, 39, on 5 February, 2026, after he was located in Melbourne.
It will be alleged the man breached one of the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to comply with electronic monitoring conditions.
The man has been charged with one count of failing to comply with electronic monitoring conditions, 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.
The man was remanded in custody and is next scheduled to appear in the same court on 30 April, 2026.
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