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'I'm so scared': jewel fraudster jailed for sham heist

'I'm so scared': jewel fraudster jailed for sham heist

The owner of a jewellery store and a man he hired for a fake robbery in a $2.5 million attempted insurance fraud could both walk free from jail in months.

'Inept' jewellery fraudster was desperate due to COVID

'Inept' jewellery fraudster was desperate due to COVID

'Inept' jewellery fraudster was desperate due to COVID

'Inept' jewellery fraudster was desperate due to COVID

A man who pled guilty to insurance fraud after faking a robbery of his own jewellery store needed the money due to factors outside his control, his lawyer said.

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

A teenage girl has admitted she pointed a knife at a taxi driver's neck before stealing his car in a case that is a first for Victoria.

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Arrests follow alleged tomahawk attack, knife threat

Arrests follow alleged tomahawk attack, knife threat

Five people have been charged after a man was attacked with a tomahawk and residents threatened with a knife during a crime spree, police say.

'Last piece of him': Bondi widow hails return of camera

'Last piece of him': Bondi widow hails return of camera

The widow of Bondi massacre victim Peter Meagher says the recovery of her husband's camera equipment, allegedly stolen after the shootings, is "miraculous".

Brace for bugmageddon: experts warn of AI crime wave

Brace for bugmageddon: experts warn of AI crime wave

Attacks on Australian financial service firms are growing but artificial intelligence technology could raise the threat level even higher.

Son's plea on new lead in 1994 robbery shooting

Son's plea on new lead in 1994 robbery shooting

The son of a security guard confronted by a gunman during a 1994 robbery has pleaded for public help to identify the man, who shot two people.

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Alleged ATM heist bomb explodes in accused thief's face

Alleged ATM heist bomb explodes in accused thief's face

Alleged ATM heist bomb explodes in accused thief's face

Alleged ATM heist bomb explodes in accused thief's face

An accused bank robber has been left with serious facial injuries after a homemade bomb used to break into an ATM blew up in his face.

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up

Police and security guards shot at a man after he allegedly held up an armoured vehicle, fleeing with hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash.

Fatal crash leads to alleged driver's school discovery

Fatal crash leads to alleged driver's school discovery

Fatal crash leads to alleged driver's school discovery

Fatal crash leads to alleged driver's school discovery

A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.

Reform more difficult for rural offenders, judge says

Reform more difficult for rural offenders, judge says

Reform more difficult for rural offenders, judge says

Reform more difficult for rural offenders, judge says

A judge has urged a serial offender to take an opportunity to reform, despite difficulties accessing rehabilitation services in rural areas

Public servant charged after cyber-theft of 5600 files

Public servant charged after cyber-theft of 5600 files

Public servant charged after cyber-theft of 5600 files

Public servant charged after cyber-theft of 5600 files

A trove of 5600 sensitive government documents were allegedly stolen by a Treasury employee, with police arresting him for the data breach.

Four face charges of stealing crocodile eggs in Kakadu

Four face charges of stealing crocodile eggs in Kakadu

Four face charges of stealing crocodile eggs in Kakadu

Four face charges of stealing crocodile eggs in Kakadu

Four men, including a pilot made a paraplegic in a fatal helicopter crash, have faced court on charges of stealing crocodile eggs from Kakadu National Park.

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

A man who allegedly helped fleece $100,000 out of the elderly across several shopping centres has been extradited from Perth to Sydney.

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Fake embassy, government officials fleecing diaspora

Aggressive fraudsters posing as embassy officials and police are targeting diaspora communities, some making away with huge sums.

New boss for France's Louvre after brazen jewel heist

The head of France's Versailles Palace has been tapped to take over the Louvre after a shocking jewel theft highlighted serious problems at the famed museum.

Health alert after thieves steal 'toxic' poppy plants

People are being warned to be careful of poppy flower products after thieves ransacked farms and stole hundreds of "toxic" plant heads.

Alleged cat burglar nabbed over 'amateur' museum heist

A van load of priceless Egyptian artefacts dating back to the time of the pyramids has been recovered after an alleged smash and grab at an Australian museum.

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Accused Hanukkah car firebomber declares his innocence

A man charged over an arson attack on a car bearing a Hanukkah sign outside a rabbi's house has fronted court and denied being involved in the firebombing.

Holiday warning after hoard of stolen e-bikes uncovered

Bicycle and scooter riders have been reminded to secure their vehicles after multiple stolen e-bikes were found in the home of an alleged thief.

Ex-NRL star avoids conviction over $140k crypto theft

Former rugby league international Trent Merrin has admitted to stealing $140,000 in bitcoin from a former friend and teammate.

US director convicted of scamming $11m from Netflix

US director Carl Erik Rinsch has been convicted of defrauding Netflix, stemming from a deal with the company to make a sci-fi series he never delivered.

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

A judge has found a man guilty of raping a 76-year-old woman during a New Year's break-and-enter, rejecting his claims they only had a scuffle in the dark.

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.

Academics win $10m in back-pay after Monash wage case

Monash University will repay thousands of casual academics more than $10 million after settling a Federal Court wage theft claim which ran for almost a decade.

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