Canberra Raiders captain **Joseph Tapine** has recently been accused of serious misconduct involving allegations of **sexual misconduct** and **property theft**. This is a separate matter from his on‑field disciplinary issues. Here’s what we know so far:
* The accusations emerged in late June 2025, although details remain scarce. Tapine is alleged to have sexually assaulted an individual and stolen personal belongings from the same person.
* No formal charges have yet been filed by police; investigations are reportedly ongoing. Tapine has not publicly commented, and his legal team has refused to discuss specifics at this stage.
* The Raiders organization has acknowledged the allegations, confirming Tapine is **co‑operating with authorities**, and they are monitoring the situation closely while providing support to all involved parties.
* There has been **no suspension** from the NRL or the club thus far, as the matter remains under formal investigation—no findings have been made public.
These allegations are **new and separate** from Tapine’s previous disciplinary history, which includes on-field fines and suspensions for dangerous contact. The NRL Integrity Unit is expected to take action pending the outcome of the police investigation.
I’ll continue monitoring for updates—especially any official police charges or NRL disciplinary proceedings. Let me know if you’d like a timeline list or to dive deeper into his professional conduc
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