Yesterday afternoon, law enforcement officers were observed entering and exiting a beachfront apartment, subsequently departing with several bags of evidence.

This morning, Adib voluntarily appeared at the Southport Police Station, where he was formally charged. He was later released on police bail in the afternoon.

Upon leaving the station alongside his attorney, Adib declined to engage with the assembled media representatives.

Dan Rogers, his legal counsel, released a statement to the press later in the day.

“Dr. Adib is taken aback by the accusations leveled against him and is approaching the situation with utmost seriousness,” Rogers stated.

“As with anyone accused of a crime, he is presumed innocent and plans to mount a robust defense against the charges.”

“Right now, Dr Adib is primarily concerned about the welfare of his family and his patients and he will do whatever it takes to ensure that they are looked after in the coming weeks.”

Adib, a bariatric surgeon at the Brisbane Obesity Clinic, is due to appear in Southport Magistrates’ Court on May 14.

Authorities have stressed Palaszczuk was not involved and there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on her part.

The pair have been together since 2021.

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