Notorious Aussie Drug Kingpin Avoids Extra Jail Time
In Australia, former drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has avoided additional prison time related to a drug trafficking conviction. Mokbel was a central figure in Melbourne’s gangland war and received a 30-year sentence in 2012 after pleading guilty to serious drug offences.
Corruption Allegations Against Lawyer
Australian correspondent Murray Olds reports that there are new allegations of corruption involving Mokbel's lawyer. These claims have triggered a new investigation into the matter.
"Reports have surfaced accusing his lawyer of corruption, prompting an additional investigation."
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Summary
Tony Mokbel, a major Melbourne drug figure, avoided extra jail time despite corruption claims tied to his legal defense, sparking further investigations.
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