Iraq-born Man Charged With Visa Breaches In Melbourne 27 March

An Iraq-born man is expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court this evening, (27 March, 2025), charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.

The man, 34, was charged by the AFP in Melbourne today (27 March, 2025) after he was arrested on other matters by Victoria Police.

The AFP will allege he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to observe his residential curfew obligations and failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device.

The AFP charged the man with:

  • Six counts of failing to comply with a curfew condition, contrary to section 76C(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth); and

  • One count of failing to comply with a requirement to ensure his monitoring device remains in good working order, contrary to section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).

Both offences carry a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment and/or a $93,900 fine.

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