Man charged after alleged attempt to take woman and children out of Australia through Melbourne Airport

Key points

• A 37-year-old Pakistani national has been charged after authorities allegedly stopped a woman and two young children from being taken out of Australia through Melbourne Airport. He appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday over what the Australian Federal Police describe as an attempted exit trafficking matter.
• Police allege he used threats to force the woman to comply with travel plans. He was charged after warrants were carried out in Glenroy on October 9, and a phone, laptop and documents were seized.
• AFP Detective Superintendent Ray Imbriano urged anyone who suspects human trafficking to come forward.