Court Spares Underworld Figure Tony Mokbel Additional Jail Time
Victoria's highest court has ruled that Tony Mokbel is no longer considered a "serious drug offender" and will not be sent back to prison over a methamphetamine trafficking scheme. Mokbel, an underworld figure, was re-sentenced this morning for a drug operation he ran between 2006 and 2007 while evading Australian police in Greece.
Re-sentencing Details
Originally sentenced in 2012 to 30 years in prison, Mokbel's penalty included a 20-year term for the drug operation known as "Magnum." However, following the Lawyer X legal scandal and the overturning of other convictions, the Court of Appeal reduced his sentence and declared that the time already served suffices.
"Tony Mokbel is no longer a serious drug offender," declared Victoria's highest court.
Outcome and Future Cases
- Mokbel is presently out on bail.
- His sentence for the Magnum drug scheme was changed to time served.
- He is scheduled to return to court later this month for a separate drug-related case.
After the hearing, Mokbel shared a passionate kiss with his partner before leaving the court, choosing not to speak to the media. Having spent over 6,500 days in custody, this marks a major legal victory that brings him closer to full freedom.
Author's Summary
Tony Mokbel's recent court ruling reclassifies him and reduces his sentence, marking a significant step toward his potential release after years behind bars.