Disgraced businessman Salim Mehajer charged with domestic violence offences
The fresh charges come 18 months after Mehajer was released on parole after being jailed for a raft of offences.
Disgraced businessman Salim Mehajer has been charged with domestic violence and larceny-related offences, according to prosecutors. The 40-year-old was arrested at a café in Sydney's west on Wednesday and is set to appear in court on Thursday. Mehajer, who was released from custody 16 months ago after serving half of a seven-year sentence for various crimes, is accused of domestic violence-related common assault, larceny of over $15,000 worth of jewelry, and domestic violence-related stalking/intimidation.
The charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred in Wentworth Point, a suburb in Sydney's western region. Mehajer, who first gained notoriety in 2015 over his lavish wedding while serving as deputy mayor of Auburn, has a history of convictions for fraud, assault, domestic violence, and other offenses.
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