NORTH: Bail granted for man accused of visa breach
An Iraq-born man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday(Oct. 16), charged with breaching his visa-mandated conditions.
“The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 36, after he was located in a town about 50km north of Melbourne,” said an AFP representative.
It will be alleged the man allegedly breached one of the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to ensure his electronic monitoring device was in good working condition.
He was charged with two counts of failing to maintain an electronic monitoring device.
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or a $99,000 fine.
He was granted bail to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on January 8.

