One of Sydney's notorious Skaf gang rapists has been released after 13 years behind bars.
Mohamed Sanoussi covered his head with a green jumper as he walked from Silverwater Correctional Complex on Thursday, having served 13 years of a 16-year sentence for his role in a string of group sex attacks in Sydney in 2000.
Wearing a green t-shirt and shorts, Sanoussi did not answer questions from waiting media as he got into a grey car that carried him from the jail complex.
Sanoussi, who had his parole refused three times since 2010, was expected to be taken to a halfway house.
The NSW State Parole Authority had allowed Sanoussi's release on September 5 but the freedom was revoked the next day due to concerns he would associate with the Brothers for Life Gang.
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Sanoussi's biological brothers are known members of the gang.
On September 19, the parole board ordered Sanoussi's parole again on the basis he live in a halfway house until he finds independent accommodation or his brothers move out of the family home.
Sanoussi was one of 14 men involved in a string of gang rapes in isolated locations around Sydney.
The attacks were led by brothers Bilal and Mohammed Skaf.
Bilal Skaf is serving a 36-year prison term, while Mohammed Skaf is serving a 23-year prison term.
Another gang member, who can be identified only as "Offender H" will have a parole hearing next year.
Sanoussi must comply with 30 strict conditions while he's on parole, including not contacting his brothers without approval.
He must also not contact his co-offenders, victims or a child under 16 without supervision.
He is also banned from visiting Kings Cross and one particular gym in Bankstown.
