HUME: Airport worker faces Court
A Filipino national was to appear in Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, charged with a series of fraud offences for allegedly creating and using fake identification documents as part of her role working at Melbourne Airport.
The Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force commenced an investigation in May after an airport worker allegedly falsified an Aviation Security identification Card (ASIC) and unlawfully entered the airport’s restricted areas.
AFP and ABF officers initially interviewed the woman, 26, in May, before she was later charged on summons to appear in court to face the following charges:
• Three counts of using false documents,
• Three counts of making a false document, n One count of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and
• One count of failing to display red/grey ASIC-secure area.
The maximum penalty for these offences is 10 years’ imprisonment.
AFP Detective Superintendent Stephen Cook said strict regulations were enforced across Australia’s airports to ensure the safety and security of all travellers and staff.
“AFP officers patrol all nine major Australian airports to ensure the safety of passengers and visitors within the precinct and its surrounds,” Det. Supt Cook said.
“Those who attempt to compromise the aviation security framework and contravene aviation safety rules, including employees, can face prosecution.
“The AFP continues to work closely with government and industry partners to ensure the highest levels of security and public confidence in Australia’s aviation system.”