Australia's most decorated soldier has been arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

The ABC reports Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport, and is expected to be charged with five counts of murder.

In 2023, a Federal Court found on the balance of probabilities, Roberts-Smith was involved in the murder of four unarmed men, rejecting his defamation suit against several newspapers.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Roberts-Smith is currently in custody - with more set to be unveiled this evening. 

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Australia's most decorated soldier has been arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
The ABC reports Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport, and is expected to be charged with five counts of murder.
In 2023, a Federal Court found on the balance of probabilities, Roberts-Smith was involved in the murder of four unarmed men, rejecting his defamation suit against several newspapers.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Roberts-Smith is currently in custody - with more set to be unveiled this evening.&nbsp;
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Ben Roberts-Smith being arrested for alleged war crimes

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