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Curtin University probes ‘whistleblower’ claims of business school ‘corruption’ – 9 October 2020
Curtin University is investigating an anonymous email that has accused three staff members of corruption and bullying, and unfair preferential treatment towards select students and staff.
Australia: Bank fined $1.3 billion but no jail for executives: The law, defences & penalties for money laundering – 7 October 2020
Westpac has admitted that it breached money laundering and terrorism financing laws. Many believe the $1.3 billion fine was inadequate. Article discusses this and the laws around money laundering and the proposed new financial regulations.
Cybersecurity Pioneer and cryptocurrency Millionaire John McAfee arrested in Spain – 7 October 2020
John McAfee who is known as a computer programmer, eccentric businessman, antivirus software magnate, flamboyant millionaire, and cryptocurrency enthusiast, now is being labelled a ‘fraud’ for financial fraud amounting to tax evasion and willful failure to file tax returns. The American national who was arrested in Spain, is awaiting extradition to the United States.
Fraudster stole over $300k from Gumtree users before blowing it all on the punt and large pizzas – 6 October 2020
John Griffiths from Wodonga stole $325,000 from 99 victims via a Gumtree scam, then he blew the cash on gambling and pizza. He was selling fake computers, cameras and DJ kits whilst he moved around Australia.
