East Timor war crime allegations

STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION CONCERNING GUY CAMPOS

"The Department of Immigration and Citizenship generally does not comment on specific cases but we can confirm we are not aware of Mr CAMPOS being wanted for, charged or convicted of war crimes or crimes against humanity. Mr CAMPOS, like all non-citizens, had to meet health, character and national security requirements to enter Australia. In conducting such checks, the department relied on a wide range of source material, including its Movement Alert List, international tribunals and criminal courts (including fort example, the International Court of Justice and the UN Special Commission of Inquiry in East Timor 2006) and Interpol arrest warrants.

Mr CAMPOS was checked against these requirements, including for potential involvement in human rights violations, such as war crimes. As Mr CAMPOS had no convictions or outstanding warrants for his arrest he was granted a visa.

DIAC refers all allegations about non-citizens in Australia being involved in human rights violations to the relevant authorities for further investigation. In this case, it has referred the information provided by Channel Seven and other sources to the AFP.

Should Channel Seven or the general public have any further information relating suspected of war crimes or crimes against humanity, they are encouraged to contact the department.

The department will continue to consult with other agencies where such matters arise and take appropriate action in such cases should adverse information come to light."

Do you have any other information about this story? Email Today Tonight in confidence here