Iran-born Man Charged With Visa Breaches In WA 16 February

An Iran-born man has appeared before Perth Magistrates Court today (16 February, 2026) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.

The AFP charged the man, 40, today (16 February, 2026) after he was located in Perth.

It will be alleged the man breached a condition of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic monitoring device on 2, 4 and 8 February, 2026.

The man has been charged with three counts of failing to comply with electronic monitoring conditions, contrary to section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).

This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment and/or a $99,000 fine.

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