A 35 year old man has been charged with human trafficking after he allegedly convinced his wife to leave Australia under false pretenses and then cancelled her visa.

In September 2024, the man and his wife travelled to India for the birth of their child. While there, the man allegedly told his wife he was going back to Australia for work but would return for the birth of their child.

The man did not return for their son’s birth, and in April 2025, it’s alleged he fraudulently cancelled his wife’s visa application and blocked her contact number.

The woman was able to return to Australia in August, but their son remained in India.

In March this year, the woman believed her husband was planning their travel back to India so he could leave her again, and she contacted police.

The man was arrested on April 14th and is due to appear before the courts today, charged with exit trafficking.

Exit trafficking, which carries a maximum penalty of 12 years’ imprisonment, occurs when an offender uses coercion, threats, or deception to organise the exit, or proposed exit, of a victim from Australia. The offender may take the victim’s passport or money or cancel their Australian visa while they’re overseas.

If you suspect you, or some else, is experiencing, or at risk of, modern slavery or human trafficking, call 131 AFP (237) or use the AFP’s confidential online form. If you have immediate concerns for your safety or that of another person, or there is an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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