AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says she is determined to identify the person who allegedly leaked details about the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith before it occurred. The comments, reported across multiple outlets, come after the high-profile arrest last month and relate to concerns about how information about the operation circulated publicly ahead of the arrest. Barrett’s position is that whoever divulged the details should be held to account.
The reports describe Barrett addressing the issue in the context of operational security and the need to prevent sensitive information from being shared in advance of law enforcement actions. While the articles do not agree on additional specific allegations beyond the existence of a leak, they consistently attribute the same core message to the AFP commissioner: an investigation into the source of the information is a priority, and consequences are expected if a responsible party is identified. The coverage remains focused on the alleged leak rather than new details about the underlying case.
