Tony Mokbel
Tony Mokbel, a notorious Australian drug kingpin, has been incarcerated since 2007 after being arrested in Greece while evading law enforcement. He was convicted in 2012 for orchestrating a major drug trafficking operation, receiving a 30-year prison sentence with a non-parole period of 22 years. Recently, Mokbel has sought to have his convictions overturned, citing the controversial Lawyer X scandal, which revealed that his former barrister was secretly working as a police informant. His current bail application marks a significant moment, as it could lead to his first taste of freedom in nearly 18 years.
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Tony Mokbel is an underworld figure who has been a subject of Anita Lester's courtroom sketches.
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United Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Tony Mokbel is a drug trafficking mastermind who was recently granted bail after serving time for his crimes.
Tony Mokbel to be released after being granted bail
Australia· 2025-04-03
Convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is asking a court to free him for the first time in almost 18 years as he awaits a decision on whether his drug trafficking convictions will be quashed.
Drug kingpin attempts to taste freedom for first time in 18 yearsAustralia· 2025-04-01