Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison after securing bail over alleged war crimes
The 47-year-old is accused of the murder of unarmed civilians while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012.
www.sbs.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest news feeds right now, but here’s what’s widely reported recently about Ben Roberts-Smith and planned leave from Australia.
- Several outlets report that court documents released in April 2026 disclose Roberts-Smith had been planning to leave Australia and relocate overseas, with discussions about Spain, Singapore, the United States, and other locations as possible destinations.[3][5][7]
- The timing cited in these reports indicates he held travel tickets and had been exploring business opportunities abroad in the days leading up to his arrest at Sydney Airport in early April 2026.[7][3]
- Authorities and court filings also show investigators expressing concern that his travel plans aimed to obscure his movements or delay prosecution, though Roberts-Smith has contended he cooperated with authorities.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest updates from reliable sources and provide a compact, cited summary or pull key court document quotes.