Detectives from the Criminal Proceeds Squad will extradite a man to Victoria today as part of their investigation into a significant money laundering syndicate allegedly operating in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
A 35-year-old Whittlesea man was arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday, 10 February by Australian Federal Police after attempting to board an international flight.
He faced an extradition hearing at Sydney Central Court yesterday and extradition to Victoria was granted.
The man has been charged with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and trafficking a drug of dependence, and will face Melbourne Magistrates' Court WHEN.
He had previously been arrested on 9 February along with four other people as part of this investigation.
A 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Epping, have been charged with traffick large commercial quantity drug of dependence and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime.
The duo were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 3 May.
A 36-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, both from Kalkallo, were released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Detectives also seized over $1M cash during warrants at Whittlesea, Kalkallo and Epping addresses on 9 February.
The investigation followed information provided to police in relation to money laundering and drug trafficking by a syndicate in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on organised crime activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.auExternal Link
