War crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leak
Ben Roberts-Smith, a former SAS corporal, faces five charges of war crime murder, which he denies. The Australian federal police and a war crimes investigator have requested an investigation into media leaks regarding his arrest. Concerns have been raised about unauthorized disclosures that may have informed journalists ahead of time.
- ▪Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on April 7 and faces five charges related to war crimes.
- ▪The Office of the Special Investigator and the Australian Federal Police have referred potential media leaks to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
- ▪Chris Moraitis, the director-general of the Office of the Special Investigator, expressed surprise that journalists had prior knowledge of the arrest.
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Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of war crime murder. He strongly denies the accusations. Photograph: AAPView image in fullscreenBen Roberts-Smith faces five charges of war crime murder. He strongly denies the accusations. Photograph: AAPBen Roberts-SmithWar crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leakGovernment’s special investigator tells Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of former SAS man’s arrest Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tom McIlroy Political editorTue 26 May 2026 07.55 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 08.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe federal government’s special investigator for war crimes allegations and the Australian federal police have asked the…
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