Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Arrested Over Alleged War Crimes In a shocking turn of events, Ben Roberts-Smith, the country's most decorated living soldier, has been taken into custody at Sydney airport as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes committed during his time in Afghanistan. The Australian federal police and the Office of the Special Investigator have launched a probe into Roberts-Smith, who has previously faced allegations of murdering unarmed civilians and bullying comrades. This latest development marks a significant escalation in the investigation, which has been ongoing for several years. As details emerge, questions are being raised about the implications of Roberts-Smith's arrest and the potential consequences for his reputation and legacy.
Roberts-Smith previously failed in his attempt to sue three newspapers which published allegations he murdered unarmed civilians and bullied comradesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested at Sydney airport in relation to alleged war crimes.The Australian federal police and the Office of the Special Investigator announced details of the investigation in Sydney on Tuesday. Continue reading...
