Insight — nsw

The alleged mastermind of a network that smuggled women and children around Australia will be forced to wear a GPS tracker when he is released on bail. Key points Doctor accused of financing a child-stealing syndicate has been granted bail The syndicate allegedly helped mothers who had taken children from their fathers A two-year investigation by AFP led to the charges   Doctor William Russell Pridgeon, 64, is accused of financing the syndicate, which allegedly helped mothers who committed parental abductions. Australian Federal Police said the women and children were hidden in locations around the country, using aliases and disguises to...

Two men will be extradited to Queensland to face allegations that they are part of a group organising parental child abductions. Key points: Police said the group allegedly aimed to help women abduct and hide their children They said 10 children had been safely returned home after being abducted AFP Assistant Commissioner Debbie Platz said more people may have been involved without knowing it   William Russel Massingham Pridgeon, 64, and Patrick Finbar McGarry O'Dea, 63, had charges against them in NSW dropped in Grafton Local Court on Thursday. The criminal charges laid against the men included child stealing, conspiracy...