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Ben Roberts-Smith & Australia — Australian Federal Police

1 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026

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Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested and charged with war crimes by the Australian Federal Police in April 2026 regarding alleged killings in Afghanistan.

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Ben Roberts-Smith Charged with War Crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith: Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living veteran, has been arrested and charged with five counts of war crime murder in Afghanistan. He faces potential life imprisonment and has consistently denied the allegations.
Australia — Australian Federal Police: The Australia — Australian Federal Police arrested Ben Roberts-Smith and laid the war crime murder charges against him, following a complex investigation.
Apr 06, 2026 · 96 articles
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