Australia Post worker charged over alleged mail tampering in Perth's south
Australia Post worker Hussam Kassem has been charged with tampering with mail at a Perth Airport sorting facility. Police allegedly seized $34,000 in cash during a search of his home and car following an investigation into missing packages.
Why it matters
The case highlights security vulnerabilities within national postal infrastructure and the potential for insider threats to compromise public trust in mail services.
Hussam Kassem has faced court in Perth and represented himself during the hearing. ( ABC News: David Weber )
Hussam Kassem, an Australia Post worker, is accused of removing and tampering with mail at a Perth Airport sorting facility while on overnight shifts.
Australian Federal Police say its officers seized $34,000 during a search of his home and car.
Mr Kassem has faced Perth Magistrates Court representing himself.
Link copied Share Share article An Australia Post worker has been charged after allegedly tampered with mail at a sorting facility at Perth Airport, including a package containing cash.
Hussam Kassem, 57, has appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court charged with two counts of tampering with mail during an overnight shift in June.
The court heard Mr Kassem allegedly tampered with cash in a Startrack mail security bag, and the prosecutor told the court there may be further charges laid.
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