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A 26-YEAR-OLD IRISH man faces jail time in Australia after he allegedly entered the country with a false passport, and, when detained, allegedly made his escape.
The man is scheduled to appear before Brisbane Arrest Court later today, charged with two migration offences.
The man allegedly entered Australia using a false passport in March of this year. He was detained by officials after he refused to undertake biometric checks. Once detained, the man allegedly tied bedsheets together and scaled down the side of the building to escape.
An arrest warrant was issued in April 2025. He was arrested by Australian Federal Police on Thursday.
He appeared before Parramatta Magistrates Court yesterday. A successful application was made to extradite the man back to Queensland that afternoon, where he will face charges.
The man is accused of one count of using false documents and false or misleading information, and one count of escaping from detention, both offences contrary to the Migration Act 1958.
The maximum penalty for the false documents offence is 10 years’ imprisonment.
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