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Aspiring cricket promoter avoids jail over $190k fraud

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.

Conwoman Caddick's victims launch fresh class action

Conwoman Caddick's victims launch fresh class action

Conwoman Caddick's victims launch fresh class action

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.

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

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.

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'Grandiose ideas' led cricket promoter to steal $190k

'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.

Coles exec spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft

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.

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence

Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.

Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions

Fraudsters to solve the mystery of the missing millions

Two men who ripped off $42 million from the ATO have shown no remorse but have not lived lavish lives as a result of their intricate scheme, a court has heard.

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Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

Cruel property swindler stole $10m from retirees

A cruel and callous property swindler who stole $10 million from retirees through fake investments has been jailed for a decade.

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

A handyman who stole almost $200,000 from National Disability Insurance Scheme clients has tried to pay back the portion of funds he kept for himself.

Woman charged over alleged role in card-skimming scheme

Woman charged over alleged role in card-skimming scheme

Woman charged over alleged role in card-skimming scheme

Woman charged over alleged role in card-skimming scheme

Financial Crime Squad detectives in Sydney have charged a third person as investigations into a $3.75 million international bank card-skimming scheme continue.

Thousands of Aussies hit in Romanian card-fraud scheme

Thousands of Aussies hit in Romanian card-fraud scheme

Thousands of Aussies hit in Romanian card-fraud scheme

Thousands of Aussies hit in Romanian card-fraud scheme

Police have arrested two men in Sydney for their alleged involvement in a credit-card skimming syndicate that spans four continents.

Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told

Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told

Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told

Woman used fake degree to become teacher, court told

A woman who ordered a fake bachelor's degree was able to work as an early childhood teacher until a routine check outed her.

Court wants Daryl Maguire's visa fraud pleas by Xmas

Court wants Daryl Maguire's visa fraud pleas by Xmas

Court wants Daryl Maguire's visa fraud pleas by Xmas

Court wants Daryl Maguire's visa fraud pleas by Xmas

A magistrate has urged that disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire and his co-accused be arraigned over visa fraud charges by the end of the year.

Love hurts: scam leaves trio $500,000 out of pocket

Love hurts: scam leaves trio $500,000 out of pocket

Love hurts: scam leaves trio $500,000 out of pocket

Love hurts: scam leaves trio $500,000 out of pocket

Three men have learned just how much love hurts after an alleged scam left the trio almost $500,000 out of pocket.

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Tyrrell foster mother admits assaulting child

William Tyrrell's ex-foster mum has pleaded guilty to assaulting another child but denies any intimidation despite smacking sounds heard on covert recordings.

'Entrenched' fraudster jailed over $1.2 million rort

A fraudster at the centre of a million-dollar scam targeting Telstra and the nation's biggest banks will spend up to six years and five months behind bars.

Business owner jailed for workers compensation fraud

A Melbourne man who received more than $430,000 in fraudulent workers compensation payments while running a successful business has been jailed.

Ex-taxman's son jailed a decade for 'Ben Hur' of frauds

Adam Cranston will spend at least a decade behind bars for his role in a $105 million tax fraud, which he committed while his dad was deputy ATO commissioner.

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Hisense manager jailed after fleecing company of $3.38m

A former customer service manager will likely serve only two years in jail for defrauding Hisense of millions of dollars to fund her gambling addiction.

Tax fraudster 'felt like disappointment' before rip-off

Adam Cranston struggled at school and felt like a disappointment even before ripping off Australian taxpayers while his father was the deputy tax commissioner.

Brothers avoid jail over $6m fake stamp operation

Shaheryer and Obaid Khan have avoided jail or conviction for acting as minions in a $6 million counterfeit stamp operation which was run by their older brother.

AFL Hawks racism report author facing fraud claims

Ex-AFL footballer Phil Egan, who authored a report into historical racism claims at Hawthorn, has faced court on fraud charges involving an Aboriginal co-op.

Brothers acted as 'minions' in $6m fake stamp ruse

Two men were lured into a fake stamp ruse by their older brother, who left them with millions counterfeits to package and post when he fled to Pakistan.

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

An anti-fraud squad is investigating NDIS payments worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the number of cases keep rising.

Customer loyalty put to the test as scam targets points

The consumer watchdog has detected a scam targeting loyal point program customers after a spike in reports to Scamwatch.

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