Media leaks ahead of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest referred to corruption commission
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating media leaks related to the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith. The leaks reportedly informed media outlets about the timing and location of his arrest, which occurred at Sydney Airport. Authorities are concerned about unauthorized disclosures that may have compromised the operation.
- ▪Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested on multiple charges of war crimes at Sydney Airport on April 7.
- ▪The Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police have referred the media leaks to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
- ▪Chris Moraitis, director-general of the OSI, expressed alarm over the media's prior knowledge of the arrest.
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War crimes investigators refer media leaks on Ben Roberts-Smith arrest to corruption commissionBy defence and national security correspondent Tom LowreyTopic:Anti Corruption AgenciesWed 27 May 2026 at 11:08amWed 27 May 2026 at 11:08amWed 27 May 2026 at 11:08amLeaks ahead of Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest have been referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. (AAP: Bianca de Marchi)In short:The leaking of plans to arrest former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to the media has been referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.News crews were at Sydney Airport as a plane carrying Roberts-Smith landed, and captured images of his arrest from inside the terminal.What's next:The Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police have referred the matter to the…
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