A Whittlesea man will be extradited to Victoria from New South Wales as part of a police investigation into an alleged money laundering syndicate.
The 35-year-old was arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday, February 10 by Australian Federal Police after attempting to board an international flight.
He faced an extradition hearing at Sydney Central Court on Monday, February 13 and extradition to Victoria was granted.
The man has been charged with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and trafficking a drug of dependence.
He had previously been arrested on February 9 along with four other people as part of the investigation.
A 29-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Epping, have been charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity drug of dependence and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime.
The duo were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on May 3.
A 36-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, both from Kalkallo, were released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Detectives seized almost $1.2 million in cash during warrants at Whittlesea, Kalkallo and Epping addresses on February 9.
Anyone with information on organised crime activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au
