The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Investigators seek corruption probe into Ben Roberts-Smith arrest media leak

Australia's war crimes investigator and federal police asked the anti-corruption commission Tuesday to probe media leaks about Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest. The Victoria Cross recipient was detained April 7 facing five war crimes murder charges over allegations he killed unarmed Afghan civilians during SAS service. Investigator Chris Moraitis told Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of the operation.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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