A Brisbane barrister and friend of former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been charged with money laundering by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Sam Di Carlo, 61, was also charged in September last year with possessing ammunition without authority, unlawful possession of restricted drugs and two counts of perjury.

Brisbane barrister Sam Di Carlo leaves the Supreme Court in Brisbane last year. Credit:Darren England/AAP

On Friday evening, the CCC released a statement saying Mr Di Carlo had been hit with a fresh charge of money laundering and was due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 21.

It will be alleged the offence took place in May last year and Fairfax Media understands it relates to the Mr Pisasale being stopped at a Melbourne Airport on May 13, 2017 carrying $50,000.