A Sydney woman has been charged by the AFP for allegedly travelling to Perth under a false name to collect proceeds of crime.
The woman, 41, appeared before the NSW Local Court Bail Division today (11 December, 2025) charged with:
- One count of dealing with proceeds of crime, money or property worth $100,000 or more, contrary to section 400.4(1A) of the Criminal Code (Cth);
- One count of using false information to obtain a ticket for a constitutional flight, contrary to section 376.4(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth); and
- One count of failing to comply with bail conditions, contrary to section 77(1)(c) of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW).
She was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on 4 February, 2026.
If convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment for the proceeds of crime charge.
Police will allege the woman flew to Perth on Monday, 8 December, 2025, and returned to Sydney on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025, using a false name.
On arrival at Sydney Airport, the woman was arrested by AFP officers, who searched her white suitcase and found $350,000 in cash, which is alleged to be the proceeds of crime.
AFP Detective Inspector Aaron Burgess said criminals would go to great lengths, such as using fraudulent identities, in an attempt to evade law enforcement and partake in illegal activity.
"The AFP will not allow our airports to be used as a vehicle to commit crimes," Det Insp Burgess said.
"Our investigation has only just begun, and we're eager to learn why the woman was in Perth and the origin of the alleged illicit cash.
"We continue to encourage airport staff and the public to report any inappropriate or suspicious activity when travelling."
