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Gangland figure Tony Mokbel offers $500,000 in appeal freedom bid

Tony Mokbel, a gangland figure, is seeking bail before his appeal against convictions related to drug trafficking, citing his lawyer's actions as a police informant as grounds for the appeal.
Mokbel, 59, is currently serving a 26-year sentence and was jailed in 2012 after pleading guilty to two counts of drug trafficking.
His sister, Gawy Saad, is offering a $500,000 surety for Mokbel's bail application under conditions that include GPS monitoring.
The Court of Appeal in Melbourne has reserved its decision on Mokbel’s bail application until 10 AM on April 4, 2025.

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Gangland figure Tony Mokbel offers $500,000 in appeal freedom bid

Notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel has offered a $500,000 surety to be released on bail, and will agree to stringent conditions including GPS tracking.

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One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is fighting to be released from prison after 18 years, after arriving at court in an armoured truck.

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Mokbel reveals girlfriend, offers $500k surety in bid for bail

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