A mathematician with high-level security clearance has been granted bail after appearing in Brisbane Magistrates Court on multiple sexual offence charges.
Athanasios Johannes Evangelou-Oost, 39, is accused of rape, sexual assault, supplying a drug and common assault.
According to the Courier Mail, he has no prior criminal history and works as a senior mathematician at a defence-linked firm. His lawyer told the court he holds a high-level defence clearance.
“He has an NV1 security level clearance with the Australian Defence Force,” solicitor Mark Stone said.
Police opposed bail, arguing the dual Greek and Australian citizen posed a flight risk.
“These are serious allegations and the defendant’s flight risk is the live issue here,” prosecutor Harry Coburn said.
Magistrate Sheryl Cornack granted bail under strict conditions, including surrendering his passport and staying away from international departure points. The case returns to court on February 20.
Source: Courier Mail
