Court Spares Underworld Figure Tony Mokbel Additional Jail Time
Victoria's highest court has ruled that Tony Mokbel, once considered a serious drug offender, will not face extra prison time linked to a methamphetamine trafficking operation. The Court of Appeal re-sentenced Mokbel to time already served after several convictions were overturned following the Lawyer X scandal.
Details of the Resentencing
Mokbel was re-sentenced while on bail this morning for a drug scheme he operated between 2006 and 2007. During that period, he was hiding in Greece, evading Australian police. Originally sentenced in 2012 to 30 years in jail, including a 20-year term for the operation known as "Magnum," his sentence was reduced to time served due to the appeal.
"Victoria's highest court has ruled Tony Mokbel is no longer a 'serious drug offender' and will not force the underworld figure back to prison over a methamphetamine trafficking racket."
Mokbel kissed his partner passionately after the hearing and left the court without commenting to the media. This marks another important legal victory for Mokbel, who has now spent over 6,500 days in custody and is closer to complete freedom.
Upcoming Legal Matters
Despite this win, Mokbel is expected to return to court later this month to face charges in a separate drug case.
Author's summary: Tony Mokbel has secured a major legal victory with his latest sentencing reduced to time served, moving closer to freedom after years behind bars.