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NSW Counter Terrorism Squad says proceeds of crime in Australia are used to fund terrorism groups overseas

Mark Morri Crime Editor
The Daily Telegraph
August 12 2013

YOUNG Islamic extremists are committing crimes in Sydney to send money overseas to terrorist groups or to pay for their own trips to countries where they come in contact with extremists groups.

The head of the NSW Counter Terrorism Squad, Assistant Commissioner Peter Dein, said some of the proceeds of crimes had been funnelled into overseas terrorist organisations.

"It is well documented that in the past there has been a link between criminal activity and funding of terrorism," he said.

Assistant Commissioner Dein said he could not comment on individual cases but he conceded funds were, in some cases, finding "their way into the wrong hands".

The most pressing concern for the Counter Terrorism Squad and national intelligence services is young Australians being recruited and involved in terrorist camps overseas, especially in Syria, where it has been estimated more than 100 Australian dual nationals are suspected of fighting with the al-Nusra Front, al-Qaeda's affiliate in Syria.

"We know there are people going overseas and getting involved with insurgents," Assistant Commissioner Dein said. "How do they get there, who pays for their airfares, for spending money? Also what are they doing there, who are they associated with and what are they bringing back or doing when they get back?"

He said the squad was investigating these cases, following the money trails and examining any links with organisations or individuals in Sydney or the rest of Australia.

He said there was "not a lot of proven cases" but "what is of concern is the unknown".

He would not comment on individual cases as investigations were ongoing. However, a known extreme radical was involved in a theft and was caught on listening devices saying he wanted his portion of the robbery to go to the "cause".

In another case, debt collector and businessman Vasko Boskovski _ who was gunned down outside his home in Earlwood _ was a co-director in a company with convicted Punchbowl terrorist Khaled Sharrouf, who was jailed in 2005 for plotting to blow up the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor.

Assistant Commissioner Dein stressed the vast majority of money transfers going overseas were for valid reasons.

"But some of those funds do find their way into the wrong hands," he said.

But he said it was virtually impossible to estimate what percentage of the money was not for legitimate means.

Detectives have interviewed some of those who have returned from Syria and information is still being assessed.

"But it is only a small number because many have not returned," he said. "Obviously there are people we are concerned about and we keep a watch but it the unknown that is the biggest worry."

He said one of the biggest sources of information came from the Muslim community.

"They are vital to helping us keep abreast of what is happening in the community."

Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics command has just under 600 people at its disposal, including bomb response, rescue and negotiators.

Lu Kewen aka. Kevin 07 caught CHEATING !!! Did he really think no one would notice?

Election debate: Kevin Rudd accused of cheating after using notes during debate

Patrick Lion 
Daily Telegraph
August 11 2013

KEVIN Rudd has been accused of cheating during the leaders' debate after using speaking notes to help him against Tony Abbott.

The debate's moderator, Sky News political editor David Speers, revealed following the debate that the Prime Minister had used the paperwork against the rules.

Footage of Mr Rudd shows he was holding a pile of papers and he appeared to repeatedly reference them while talking.

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But Speers said he had not noticed during the showdown as he was focusing on his own job moderating and asking questions.

According to the rules signed off by both parties and issued by the National Press Club on Friday, both Mr Abbott and Mr Rudd were prohibited from having pre-prepared paperwork.

"The leaders may have a pen and paper on the lectern and no other documentation or props,'' the rules state.

In the debate wrap up, Speers said: "Kevin Rudd had notes. That wasn't allowed under the rules.''

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Robb later seized on the issue, pointing to the Prime Minister's claims the election was about trust.

"Mr Rudd said this election is about trust and the first thing he did was cheat," Mr Robb said.

"He broke the agreed rules about no notes. I think Tony Abbott looked like a leader and Kevin Rudd look a reader."

The Prime Minister's office did not respond to inquiries last night but he had joked before the debate about his preparations on Twitter, where he posted a photo of himself surrounded by paperwork.

"I have lots of official briefs for the debate," he tweeted.

"Does anyone have some good jokes? KRudd."

Commentators panned Mr Rudd for looking down at his notes during the debate and not speaking frankly off-the-cuff.

Labor figure Graham Richardson said: "If I was Kevin Rudd, I would sack whoever wrote them."

Sky News commentator Peter Van Onselen declared it "cheating" and said it was "outrageous" - even if it was a silly rule in the first place.

"The rules are laid out and both leaders have agreed to it ... it is a disadvantage to Tony Abbott," he said.

"Kevin Rudd cheated."

A spokesman for Mr Rudd said: "There was absolutely no intention to do anything other than comply with the rules.

"The PM arrived at lectern in full view of the audience and the panel. There were no objections raised at any time.

"We have always believed this rule is aimed at preventing the use of props.

"The PM is happy to debate Mr Abbott at any time during the election campaign without notes."

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