The Latest Breaking News from Australian Federal Police

Former CSIRO executive ripped off govt with 'extreme' frauds

He obtained more than $322,000 worth of personal items, including a jet ski and expensive cars, using government funds.

The Canberra Times · Apr 21, 2022

Australian federal police demand parties commit to ‘far-reaching anti-corruption body’

Police say current anti-corruption regime is unequal and holds law enforcement to a higher standard than politicians

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022

Police seek information about empty boat connected with giant cocaine seizure

The Australian Federal Police is calling for help from the public for information about a blue and white cabin cruiser found between Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula last month.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

AFP launches election security task force

MPs and candidates will be protected during the upcoming federal election by a specialist Australian Federal Police task force.

AAP · Mar 30, 2022

AFP assist in search for murdered SA man

The Australian Federal Police are assisting the search for murdered man Robert Atkins, whose remains are believed to be in bushland in SA's mid-north.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Ex-climbing coach arrested for alleged historical child sexual assaults

The Australian Federal Police arrest a 55-year-old former climbing coach from Canberra over allegations of child sexual assault offences between 1994 and 2005.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2022

Protester found with gun, parliament plan

The Australian Federal Police boss has confirmed a man arrested at an anti-vaccination protest in Canberra had a gun and a plan of Parliament House.

AAP · Feb 14, 2022

Foreign interference on rise: police chief

The Australian Federal Police commissioner says a number of foreign interference plots have been disrupted in the past 18 months.

AAP · Feb 14, 2022

Man jailed for child abuse material offences

A 23-year-old Newcastle man has been jailed for a maximum of one year and eight months after being convicted of multiple child abuse material offences, the Australian Federal Police say.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2022

The AFP Released A List Of Emojis With Hidden Meanings And Since When Did Octopus Mean That?

The Australian Federal Police has released a list of emojis it says have a hidden meaning and since when did octopus mean “cuddles”? The AFP’s Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and other child online safety groups compiled the list on Thursday. They say it aims to help parents clock…

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 3, 2022