Bail Granted, Man Allegedly Trafficked Woman to Egypt and Cancelled Her Visa

Karim Mehelmi, 44, has been granted bail after being arrested by Australian Federal Police for allegedly trafficking a woman to Egypt. The investigation, ongoing for nine months, stems from reports that Mehelmi cancelled the woman’s Australian visa and return flight while she was overseas. He is also accused of impersonating her by accessing her online accounts to complete the visa cancellation.

• Karim Mehelmi, 44, arrested by AFP on Sept. 30 in Ryde, Sydney.
• Accused of trafficking a woman to Egypt in 2024.
• Allegedly impersonated the woman and cancelled her Australian visa.
• Also accused of cancelling her return flight and accessing online accounts.
• Investigation by AFP lasted nine months.