A 35-year-old Whittlesea man, 35, allegedly a part of a money laundering syndicate that police busted earlier this month was arrested while attempting to board an international flight.
Australian Federal Police arrested the man at Sydney Airport on February 10.
He faced an extradition hearing at Sydney Central Court on February 13, where extradition to Victoria was granted.
Victoria Police’s Criminal Proceeds Squad detectives extradited the man to Victoria on Tuesday.
The man has been charged with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and trafficking a drug of dependence, as part of their investigation into a significant money laundering syndicate allegedly operating in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
He faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon.
He had previously been arrested on February 8 along with four other people as part of this investigation.
A 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Epping, face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on May 3 after being charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity drug of dependence and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime.
A 36-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, both from Kalkallo, were released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Detectives also seized almost $1.2 million cash during warrants at Whittlesea, Kalkallo and Epping on February 9.
Anyone with information on organised crime activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au.
