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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.
Lawyers for former AMP employee demand documents ahead of harassment report release – 19 August 2020
Lawyers, for the former AMP employee (Ms Szlakowski) at the centre of a sexual harassment scandal, have requested all documents before agreeing to the release of an investigation report,that may determine if top executive Boe Pahari remains at the company in his newly promoted role.
