Claims about high-profile married man's relationship raised in extortion case
A man has been accused of attempting to extort a woman regarding her alleged relationship with a high-profile married individual in Queensland. The case was heard in Cairns, where a magistrate issued a non-publication order to protect the identities of those involved. The defendant has been released on bail and will return to court at a later date.
- ▪The accused man faces charges of extortion with domestic violence.
- ▪Cairns magistrate Gelma Meoli issued a non-publication order for all parties involved.
- ▪The defense argued that the evidence of the alleged relationship was not contested.
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Alleged relationship with high-profile married man raised in Cairns extortion caseConor ByrneABC Far NorthTopic:CourtsFri 29 May 2026 at 6:50pmFri 29 May 2026 at 6:50pmFri 29 May 2026 at 6:50pmThe extortion case surrounding a high-profile Queensland man was heard in Cairns Courthouse today. (ABC News: Conor Byrne)In short:A man has appeared in a Cairns court accused of trying to extort a woman over what he alleged was a relationship with a high-profile Queensland public figure.
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