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Tony Mokbel Set to Walk Free, No Retrial Expected

2/6/2026

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Tony Mokbel faces a likely no-retrial outcome as the Director of Public Prosecutions is expected to abandon the case.
Mokbel's defense lawyer indicated a decision had been made before a Supreme Court hearing.
The Court of Appeal quashed Mokbel's previous conviction in October, leading to a reduced sentence.
If the DPP's decision is confirmed, Mokbel will be free with no pending charges.

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Story summary

Tony Mokbel faces a likely no-retrial outcome as the Director of Public Prosecutions is expected to abandon the case.
Mokbel's defense lawyer indicated a decision had been made before a Supreme Court hearing.
The Court of Appeal quashed Mokbel's previous conviction in October, leading to a reduced sentence.
If the DPP's decision is confirmed, Mokbel will be free with no pending charges.