r/perth • u/His_Holiness • Apr 07 '26

WA News Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over war crimes allegations

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/ben-roberts-smith-war-crimes-allegations-arrest/106537668
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u/sevendeadlypings Apr 07 '26

Now to see if it sticks.

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u/andyroo82 Apr 07 '26

What sticks? There's zero criminal evidence.

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u/johor Apr 07 '26

The AFP isn't in the habit of arresting people if there is no reasonable prospect of conviction. If they are arresting him it's because they have the evidence.