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Man charged with money-laundering offenses following Australian cash seizure

( February 22, 2025, 01:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A man has been arrested after the Australia’s federal police force seized about A$1.1 million ($700.000) from a suitcase at Perth Airport, sparking an interstate money-laundering investigation. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police said the Sydney man was charged on Feb. 20, before being extradited to Western Australia. He was charged with one count of engaging in conduct relating to money of over A$1 million considered proceeds of general crime, which carries a maximum penalty of 12 years’ imprisonment.The full statement from the Australian Federal Police follows: ...

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