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Archive for April 2nd, 2020
Nigerian romance scammer fleeces Qld woman
A Nigerian student who posed as a diplomat to fleece a vulnerable Brisbane woman out of $105,000 via a romance scam has avoided spending more time in jail. April 2, 2020 A Nigerian student who posed as a diplomat to scam a vulnerable Brisbane woman after she had been scammed by another man posing as […]
Queensland terrorism suspect gets COVID-19 bail
A Queensland man accused of attempting to support a terrorist organisation will be released on bail amid the coronavirus crisis. April 2, 2020 An alleged terrorism sympathiser will be released from jail after a Brisbane court was told the coronavirus crisis will have a severe impact on his wellbeing. Alaa Adam Atwani is charged with […]
Hostel turns away self-isolating tourist
A French tourist was allowed to leave the Brisbane airport without a valid place to self-isolate despite police signing off on her plan to go to a backpackers. April 2, 2020 Police allowed an interstate traveller to leave the Brisbane airport despite the woman not having a valid place to self-isolate. French tourist Molinos Oroko, […]
Alleged Qld terrorist virus bail bid
A Queensland man accused of attempting to support a terrorist organisation is set to learn if he will be released from prison on bail. April 2, 2020 An alleged terrorism sympathiser, who wants to be released from jail because of the coronavirus crisis, is expected to learn his fate. Alaa Adam Atwani is charged with […]