<p>An Indian national was arrested at Brisbane Airport on March 28 for allegedly smuggling eight people who police said were disguised as a “fake media contingent” heading to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.</p><p>The Australian Border Force</a> said the 46-year-old arrived in Brisbane from Bangkok, Thailand, with the group. According to ABC</a>, the group which said they were sports journalists. Officials said the group was found with fraudulent foreign media credentials and had been detained by immigration.</p><p>The arrested Indian national was charged with offenses related to people smuggling, false documents and false or misleading information relating to non-citizens. Police said he would appear in court on April 6, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Credit: Australian Border Force via Storyful</p><br />
