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Sep 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Melbourne man charged over extremist group chat
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A 30-year-old man from Roxburgh Park has been charged with possessing violent extremist material after federal police arrested him at Melbourne Airport overnight. AFP alleges he was part of a group chat sharing violent content including ISIS propaganda and that he did not provide access to his devices after the arrest.
WHO: Australian Federal Police (AFP)
WHAT: Charged a Melbourne man with possessing violent extremist material over alleged participation in an online group chat sharing ISIS propaganda.
WHEN: Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM ET
WHERE: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, Australia
WHY: The charge follows AFP allegations that he shared violent extremist material, including ISIS propaganda, via a group chat and failed to provide access to his devices after his arrest.
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