Cairns man charged after allegedly naming man at centre of extortion case (opens original article in a new tab)

A 35-year-old man was charged with breaching a suppression order after allegedly sharing details about a high-profile man involved in an extortion case. The case involves a defendant facing extortion charges linked to an alleged affair. The charged man is set to appear in court and plans to contest the charge.

• A 35-year-old man was charged with breaching a suppression order after allegedly posting about a high-profile man involved in an extortion case.
• The case involves a defendant facing extortion charges with domestic violence, linked to an alleged affair with a prominent Queensland man.
• The charged man is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court and plans to contest the charge, arguing for open court proceedings.