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Aug 20, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
Darwin man charged with money laundering over illicit tobacco
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A 33-year-old Darwin man, Waqar Ali, has been charged with money laundering after a four-month investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco. Northern Territory Police and the Australian Border Force executed 11 warrants across a storage facility and two residential properties, alleging laundering of millions of dollars.
WHO: Waqar Ali; Northern Territory Police; Australian Border Force
WHAT: Waqar Ali was charged with money laundering linked to an alleged illegal tobacco business.
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
WHY: He was charged following a four-month investigation into the sale of illicit tobacco and alleged laundering of proceeds.
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