An Indian national is to appear in court next month in Brisbane, Australia, on charges that he embezzled more than $7 million linked to an illicit tobacco network, as well as providing false information to immigration officials.The 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges following an investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Authorities claim he helped transfer huge sums of money through his bank account. Authorities say the money was linked to the sale of illegal tobacco at several shops in Brisbane’s outer suburbs.Investigators further alleged that the man was living in Australia illegally and had submitted fraudulent documents in an attempt to obtain permanent residence.A search warrant was carried out on 27 April at a property in Kurrabi in collaboration with the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Queensland Police Service (QPS). During the operation, officers seized approximately $70,000 in cash, four mobile phones, business records and keys belonging to a commercial storage facility. They also found boxes of illegal vaping products, which were later confiscated to the Therapeutic Goods Administration.The man has been charged with dealing in proceeds of crime under $100,000, providing false or misleading information under immigration law, dishonestly influencing a public official and possessing vaping paraphernalia in a commercial quantity. The most serious charges carry a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison.The accused is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 26 June 2026, where the case will be heard.