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Queensland ‘money mule’ accountant charged with money laundering over alleged $3.3m email hacking scam – 20 August 2020
A Brisbane accountant has been charged with multiple money laundering offences, over her alleged involvement in a fake invoice email scam worth more than $3 million.
Australian home affairs department blunder reveals whistleblower’s identity and disclosure details – 20 August 2020
The Department of Home Affairs staff handling a whistleblower’s complaint mixed up an email address with that of another, unrelated complainant. The mistake revealed the identity of the whistleblower and sensitive details of their disclosure, and could constitute a criminal offence punishable by six months’ imprisonment.
Serial fraudster Peter Foster arrested over betting scam – 20 August 2020
Serial conman Peter Foster was arrested over a multimillion-dollar international sports betting scam. At the centre of the alleged fraud was the company, ‘Sport Predictions’, which claimed to use experts to place bets on sporting events. However, it is alleged the bets were never placed and the money was diverted to Foster, who laundered it through NSW.
Inside the Cybercrime Squad and the $6 million bust – 19 August 2020
Strike Force officers have arrested nine people from across Sydney who they allege sent fraudulent business invoices containing personal bank details to legitimate businesses, as well as posing as romantic prospects online.
