AFP officer jailed for lying about seized evidence

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A senior Australian Federal Police detective who admitted to lying under oath about evidence seized during a criminal investigation has been sentenced to four months in prison. The jail term follows the officer’s admission regarding testimony about the seized material.

WHO: Senior Australian Federal Police detective

WHAT: Admitted to lying under oath about evidence seized during a criminal investigation; sentenced to four months in prison

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 1:56 AM ET

WHERE: Australia

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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