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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.

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

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

Cousins jailed for 'easy money' identity, phone fraud

Cousins jailed for 'easy money' identity, phone fraud

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.

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Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

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

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.

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

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

'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.

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

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

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

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

Cocaine-fuelled adviser 'disgraceful' in duping clients

Cocaine-fuelled adviser 'disgraceful' in duping clients

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

Taxi boss accused of running fraudulent e-tag syndicate

Taxi boss accused of running fraudulent e-tag syndicate

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

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

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

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

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

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.

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

Fraudster jailed, victim left in 'devastating' position

A man who was extradited from Poland has been jailed for fraudulently using investors' money to buy property and a BMW while a Gold Coast financial trader.

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud

A businessman who duped international investors out of tens of millions of dollars as part of an NDIS scheme has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison.

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'I'm a criminal': $1.2m gambling fraudster's remorse

A man who defrauded almost $1.2 million from friends and family will not spend time in jail after showing remorse for his "unethical, illegal" sports betting.

Fraudster behind gambling scheme 'no Melissa Caddick'

A bankrupt who defrauded family and friends out of $1.2 million did not live extravagantly before his sports-betting scheme exploded, his lawyer has said.

Fugitive developer fails to revive defamation case

A judge has refused to restart Jean Nassif's defamation case against 2GB, noting the accused multimillion-dollar fraudster was unlikely to return to Australia.

Progress on scams but social media urged to do more

Fraudsters are swindling Australians out of less money but there's more to be done as scams via social media increase in terms of number and losses.

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'Fight to clear name' at Daryl Maguire visa fraud trial

Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire will have to wait over a year for a criminal trial where he is expected to fight a charge he committed visa fraud in rural NSW.

No cash for veteran reporter's 'seven years of torture'

Journalist Stephen Barrett has failed to get a payout of almost $500,000 costs defending allegations of blackmailing the Plutus tax fraudsters.

Fresh fraud trial set for Guy Sebastian's ex-manager

Singer Guy Sebastian's former manager Titus Day has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 fraud counts and faces a retrial after his successful criminal appeal.

Wealth guru misled clients with 'deceptive' programs

Students undergoing wealth and property programs have been left disappointed after a businesswoman's broken promises for real estate success.

Fraud charges over Russia-bound phones, mortgages

Four men from an organised crime syndicate have been charged with almost 100 offences including fraud and dealing with proceeds of crime worth about $4 million.

Accountant to the stars jailed for fleecing $2m

High-profile musicians and restaurateurs are among the victims of an accountant jailed for stealing $2 million by siphoning client money into his own accounts.

Bargain, love hunters fleeced for millions of dollars

Online love hunters and people searching for high investment returns are among scam victims who lost more than $20 million in one state alone last year.

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