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Accused fraudsters 'sold luxury cars that don't exist'

Accused fraudsters 'sold luxury cars that don't exist'

Detectives have charged two people and seized $200,000 worth of wine as part of an investigation into a criminal syndicate targeting an automotive group.

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

Lack of understanding behind $10m crypto cash splash

A man's cognitive limitations is partly blamed for a flurry of cash splashes after being mistakenly refunded more than $10 million from a crypto website.

Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k

Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k

Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k

Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k

The author of Hawthorn's damning report into racism, Phil Egan, is accused of fleecing almost $800,000 from an Indigenous organisation he worked for.

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Caddick's fraud victims get compensation, more to flow

Caddick's fraud victims get compensation, more to flow

Melissa Caddick's fraud victims have only recovered a fraction of the $23 million she swindled from them in a Ponzi scheme.

Money launderers jailed over $63 million operation

Money launderers jailed over $63 million operation

Two men have been jailed for at least three years for their involvement in a multi-million dollar money laundering operation.

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

Myanmar refugee in Melbourne saving scam gangs' slaves

A Myanmar refugee in Melbourne who rescues migrant workers enslaved in scam schemes operated by Chinese mafia says Australia is seen as prime duping territory.

Scams help push financial complaints to record levels

Scams help push financial complaints to record levels

Financial complaints have reached a record high after disputes to the ombudsman service went up a further nine per cent to more than 105,000 in 2023/24.

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Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges

Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges

Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges

Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges

Former player manager Ricky Nixon is accused of obtaining property by deception through the sale of fraudulent AFL memorabilia.

Marathon $13m fraud trial nears end as verdicts weighed

Marathon $13m fraud trial nears end as verdicts weighed

Marathon $13m fraud trial nears end as verdicts weighed

Marathon $13m fraud trial nears end as verdicts weighed

After hearing more than five months of evidence about an alleged $13 million tax fraud headed by a Sydney construction boss, a jury will consider its verdicts.

Ex-deputy mayor jailed for theft from Aboriginal trust

Ex-deputy mayor jailed for theft from Aboriginal trust

Ex-deputy mayor jailed for theft from Aboriginal trust

Ex-deputy mayor jailed for theft from Aboriginal trust

An ex-deputy mayor has been sentenced to more than five years imprisonment for stealing $2.9 million from the Yugunga-Nya People's Trust while he was trustee.

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.

'Fall from grace' as paralegal jailed over $1.5m fraud

'Fall from grace' as paralegal jailed over $1.5m fraud

'Fall from grace' as paralegal jailed over $1.5m fraud

'Fall from grace' as paralegal jailed over $1.5m fraud

A former paralegal will never work in a law firm again after she "obliterated" her professional reputation stealing more than $1.5 million from her employer.

Money launderer jailed for role in $160m cyber scam

Money launderer jailed for role in $160m cyber scam

Money launderer jailed for role in $160m cyber scam

Money launderer jailed for role in $160m cyber scam

A Chinese national has to spend more time behind bars in Australia after being sentenced for his role in a crime syndicate that scammed $161 million globally.

Fugitive property developer's daughter faces court

Fugitive property developer's daughter faces court

Fugitive property developer's daughter faces court

Fugitive property developer's daughter faces court

The daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif will challenge allegations she falsified contracts to trigger a $150 million bank loan.

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Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn.

Cousins jailed for 'easy money' identity, phone fraud

Two men have been jailed for involvement in a syndicate that obtained telco customers' details while selling devices before intercepting their delivery.

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

A man has been arrested over a $60,000 COVID-19 payment scam in which more than 500 claims were allegedly submitted under false names.

Cousins admit role in identity theft, phone fraud scam

Two men have admitted involvement in a syndicate that obtained details of telco customers while selling discounted devices before intercepting their delivery.

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BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy is seeking damages alleging it was not told of a potential $23 million claim against William Hill when it purchased the gambling giant's Australian arm.

'I don't do fraud': jury hears ex-NAB staffer's denials

NAB was targeted by separate plots to use leaked, fraudulent bank documents to purchase Sydney properties and withdraw over $21 million, jurors have heard.

Trio on trial accused of $21m fraud plot against NAB

Two men and a woman allegedly formed a multimillion dollar fraudulent scheme against National Australia Bank and other firms using fake vouchers and guarantees.

Cocaine-fuelled adviser 'disgraceful' in duping clients

A financial adviser who ripped off almost $500,000 from clients was a drug user who spent about $3000 a week on cocaine, a court has heard.

Taxi boss accused of running fraudulent e-tag syndicate

Three people have been arrested over an alleged e-tag scheme involving the use of shonky credit-card details to rort more than $2.2 million.

Women avoid jail over 'cynical' plot to steal COVID aid

Two women have been released on probation after exploiting a COVID-19 aid program and attempting to steal from the retirement savings of strangers.

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

A man who took under-the-table payments as an experienced Queensland lawyer has been jailed for fraud and falsifying records to conceal his crimes.

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