The Ibrahim brothers were moved to a Dubai military base before a covert operation to extradite them back to Sydney to face charges over an alleged drug and tobacco smuggling syndicate.
Fadi Ibrahim, 43, is yet to post the $2.2 million bail he was granted on Monday, with conditions including that he lives under house arrest at his Dover Heights home.
The Ibrahims, along with Mostafa Dib and Koder Jomaa, have been dubbed the Dubai Four for their alleged roles in a sophisticated international crime syndicate.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the men were flown to Sydney in a military aircraft over the weekend before facing their separate court appearances on Monday.
Fadi’s mother Wahiba has offered $1.5 million secured by her western Sydney home, and Ibrahim should be released from Sydney Police Centre before the weekend.
Fadi Ibrahim (pictured at Sydney airport before dramatic arrest in Dubai) is yet to make $2.2million bail. He is facing charges over an alleged international tobacco syndicate
Fadi (pictured being led by AFP police officers into custody with his wrists and waists heavily shackled) spent nights in a Dubai military base with brother Michael before their extradition back to Sydney
Michael Ibrahim was one of four men – dubbed the ‘Dubai Four’ – facing court on Monday for their alleged involvement in an international drug-smuggling syndicate
Magistrate Les Mabbutt ordered that Ibrahim live under house arrest, only leaving his home for court appearances, legal appointments and medical emergencies.
He is allowed one mobile phone, the number of which has to be given to police.
Mr Mabbutt noted Ibrahim was not charged with drug offences and the charges he did face could take up to two years to be heard in court.
Ibrahim is not to approach witnesses or any co-accused.
Fadi appeared via video link in Central Local Court on Monday facing two money laundering charges.
The court heard he was ‘not a passive lender but an active investor’ helping his brother Michael illegally import tobacco into Australia.
Fadi is accused of two money laundering offences: one of providing $800,000 towards illegally importing tobacco and one of receiving $1.6 million from the proceeds of that operation.
Mr Kalyk said Michael Ibrahim had been recorded stating Fadi had doubled his money from the alleged investment.
Michael was allegedly recorded on three occasions saying he had borrowed money from Fadi, who in turn had drawn down $1 million on his home loan.
A day after his extradition from Dubai the 43-year-old listened as Commonwealth Crown prosecutor Matthew Kalyk outlined the case against him.
‘This applicant is not a fool,’ Mr Kalyk said.
Magistrate Les Mabbutt ordered that Ibrahim live under house arrest, only leaving his Dover Heights home (pictured) for court appearances, legal appointments and medical emergencies
One of the ‘Dubai Four’ is pictured being walked into custody by Australian Federal Police officers with his wrists and waists heavily shackled
A CCTV image supplied by AFP shows Fadi Ibrahim at the Rose Bay Commonwealth Bank in July this year
Michael Ibrahim was not required to appear when drug charges against him were mentioned in the same court.
The 39-year-old is charged with conspiring to import a commercial quantity of ecstasy and attempting to import a commercial quantity of ecstasy.
In opposing bail for Fadi, Mr Kalyk said there was a risk the company director would fail to appear at future court dates or would interfere with witnesses or evidence.
His criminal history included an entry for intending to influence a witness and the charges he faced carried maximum penalties of 20 and 25 years.
Mr Kalyk said Fadi had criminal associations, access to large sums of money and the Crown case against him was strong.
His wife Shayda would not be a suitable person to supervise him on bail because she had attempted to leave the jurisdiction in 2010 despite representations from Fadi that she would surrender herself.
Friends and supporters arrived at Central Local Court in Sydney on Monday with Michael and Fadi Ibrahim, Koder Jomaa and Mustapha Dib facing charges for alleged roles in international drug-smuggling syndicate
Pictured above is a court sketch of Fadi Ibrahim as he is granted $2.2million bail
Stephen Zahr, lawyer for Koder Jomaa, arrived at court after the 47-year-old was arrested during dramatic raids in Dubai
Mustafa Dib, who was extradited from Dubai with the Ibrahims and Koder Jomaa, was not required to appear when drug charges against him were mentioned.
The 34-year-old is accused of attempting to import a commercial quantity of ecstasy.
He is also accused of conspiring with Michael Ibrahim, Nejmi Saki, Hakan Arif, Hassan Fakhreddine, Ahmad Ahmad and others to import a commercial quantity of ecstasy.
Jomaa, 47, is accused of attempting to import 200 kilograms of ecstasy and conspiring to import a commercial quantity of ecstasy.
Michael Ibrahim, Dib and Jomaa did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
Friends and supporters of the Ibrahims, Jomaa and Dib concealed their identities as they walk inside the courthouse
Outside court, Mr Jomaa’s lawyer Steven Zahr said his client would fight the charges, and was ‘doing well’.
‘He’s back in Australia and ready to deal with this matter,’ Mr Zahr said. ‘He’s doing well…no complaints’.’
Michael and Fadi Ibrahim arrived back in Sydney on Sunday night to face charges relating to their roles in an alleged drug and tobacco smuggling syndicate.
The cuffed brothers were led into custody by Australian Federal Police officers with their wrists and waists heavily shackled.
The brothers were arrested on the street in Dubai on August 8; Michael could face life in jail for his alleged role in an $810 million drug ring spanning across Sydney, the Netherlands and Dubai.
The haul, which included 1.8 tonnes of MDMA, was seized by authorities in the Netherlands in July.
The Underworld figures are facing charges for their alleged involvement in an international drug-smuggling syndicate
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