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Latest news: Fraud
Travellers warned about new drug-mule scam
Australian travellers are being warned to be vigilant about scam by drug traffickers purporting to be from the United Nations.
Dec 10, 2023
Guy Sebastian's ex-manager wins appeal, faces new trial
Guy Sebastian's former manager Titus Day has successfully appealed his convictions for allegedly embezzling more than $600,000 from the pop star.
Dec 06, 2023
Mother-daughter scammers claimed $2m for TAFE training
A mother and daughter who claimed to be providing engineering training - including to qualified engineers - scammed two Victorian TAFEs out of $2 million.
Dec 04, 2023
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Dating site conman jailed for fleecing $180k from women
A judge has described a fraudster as callous while sentencing the 74-year-old to jail for swindling women on a dating site to the tune of more than $180,000.
Dec 01, 2023
'Deplorable' scammer duped prospective renters
Police are appealing for help to find a man they allege falsely advertised short-stay accommodation for lease before taking money from prospective renters.
Nov 29, 2023
Older Australians falling victim to NBN scammers
Older Australians are losing the most amount of money to scammers impersonating NBN staff, with more than $1.2 million already swindled.
Nov 24, 2023
Daycare scammers avoid jail time for elaborate scheme
Two people at the heart of a daycare scam that netted $500,000 in government rebates have been fined and ordered to serve custodial sentences in the community.
Nov 24, 2023
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Gold fraudster back in custody over $40m scheme
Sentencing for two men found guilty of ripping off the ATO has been delayed as federal police try to recover millions of dollars in illicit funds.
Nov 23, 2023
Real estate agent jailed for 'hopeless' property scheme
A realtor should have realised his investment scheme was hopeless before losses to friends and colleagues exceeded $1.1 million, a judge said when jailing him.
Nov 17, 2023
Renter-protection call after 'appalling' alleged scam
A tenants' union wants long-lasting government action after a strata manager allegedly scammed Sydney renters out of $60,000.
Nov 17, 2023
Tax avoidance crackdown en route after PwC scandal
Legislation is set to hit parliament that would give regulators more strength to tackle dodgy tax consultants with bigger punishments after the PwC scandal.
Nov 15, 2023
Porsche-driving book-keeper 'wilfully blind' to fraud
Christopher Guillan dealt with millions defrauded from taxpayers, but his lawyer says he was tricked after falling into the orbit of a jailed conspirator.
Nov 14, 2023
Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods
The husband of deceased fraudster Melissa Caddick will walk away with a handful of luxury goods with other items to be sold and funds returned to investors.
Nov 13, 2023
Pair to stand trial over alleged $2.2 million fraud
Two men accused of using telemarketing to lure investors into a $2.2 million fraudulent property scheme have been ordered to stand trial.
Nov 08, 2023
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Mental health spiral behind 'hare-brained' $395m fraud
Demetrios Charisiou has admitted a $395 million investment fraud involving NDIS-supported housing, claiming he was in a manic state during the offending.
Nov 08, 2023
Children's not-for-profit head stole fundraising money
A former president of Little Athletics Tasmania has been given a wholly suspended jail term for stealing more than $10,000 from the not-for-profit.
Nov 07, 2023
Palmer resort and election fraud case paused for appeal
Businessman Clive Palmer has won a bid to pause a criminal case against him in the Magistrates Court while he waits for an appeal in the Supreme Court.
Nov 06, 2023
Trump's sons tell trial they weren't aware of fraud
Former US president Donald Trump's sons have given evidence in a New York trial saying they knew nothing of alleged fraud conducted by the family business.
Nov 02, 2023
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Woman accused of family violence fraud drops bail bid
Alleged conwoman and fraudster Samantha Azzopardi has withdrawn an application for bail over allegations she scammed $18,000 from abuse support services.
Nov 01, 2023
Couple's debt spirals after cousin's house, land fraud
A Melbourne couple's debt has soared after their cousin defrauded them by offering a fake $388,000 house and land package, and pocketing the money for herself.
Nov 01, 2023
Aspiring cricket promoter avoids jail over $190k fraud
A part-time DJ who dreamt of bringing international cricketers to Melbourne has avoided jail after fleecing his employer of about $190,000 to put on the event.
Oct 30, 2023
Conwoman Caddick's victims launch fresh class action
Auditors engaged by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick are the targets of a class action launched by some of her victims, who are attempting to regain lost funds.
Oct 27, 2023
Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams
Scammers are targeting Australians with bogus job offers on social media, with authorities noting a rise in fraudsters impersonating genuine organisations.
Oct 22, 2023
'Grandiose ideas' led cricket promoter to steal $190k
A former warehouse assistant has admitted stealing from his employer after he over-promised on T20 cricket tournaments he promoted as a side business.
Oct 20, 2023
Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft
The former head of Coles' strategic initiatives division has been unable to explain why he stole almost $2 million from the supermarket giant.
Oct 17, 2023
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