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Salim Mehajer arrested for breach of bail

Salim Mehajer has been arrested at his western Sydney home for allegedly breaching his bail conditions by contacting witnesses in ongoing cases.

Salim Mehajer at the Downing Centre Local Courts in Sydney.

Salim Mehajer. Source: AAP

The disgraced former deputy mayor of Auburn City Council Salim Mehajer has been arrested for breach of bail less than two weeks after being released from jail.

He was arrested at his Lidcombe home, in Sydney's western suburbs, about 2.30pm on Monday.

It is alleged that the 32-year-old businessman contacted witnesses in ongoing cases using his mobile phone.

He was remanded in custody at Burwood Police Station and will front Burwood Local Court on Tuesday.

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