AFP Commissioner Calls for Accountability Over Ben Roberts-Smith Arrest Leak
Ben Roberts-Smith arrest leaker should ‘face consequences’: AFP boss
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Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett is committed to identifying the source of a leak regarding the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith at Sydney Airport. She stated that if the leaker is found, they should face consequences. Roberts-Smith faces serious war crimes charges, which he denies.
- 01AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett emphasized the need to identify the leaker of information regarding Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest.
- 02Roberts-Smith is accused of war crimes, including the murder of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan, facing potential life imprisonment for each charge.
- 03Barrett defended the operational decision to arrest Roberts-Smith at Sydney Airport, citing safety and security reasons.
- 04The AFP has referred the leak matter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation.
- 05Barrett assured the public that the AFP's actions are based on evidence, not the individual's fame or background.
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Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett has expressed her determination to identify the individual responsible for leaking information about the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith at Sydney Airport. During a Senate estimates hearing, Barrett stated that if the leaker is found, they should face consequences. She defended the AFP's actions, asserting that the decision to arrest Roberts-Smith was consistent with standard police procedures and operational safety considerations. Roberts-Smith, who is facing serious war crimes charges, including the murder of unarmed civilians during his service in Afghanistan, has denied all allegations against him. Barrett noted that the presence of media at the arrest raised concerns, leading the AFP and the Office of the Special Investigator to refer the matter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for further inquiry. She emphasized that the AFP's decisions are made based on evidence and not influenced by the individual's public profile.
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The investigation into the leak may affect public trust in the AFP and its operations.
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