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Scamwatch: Has someone asking for money threatened you with arrest? – 7 August 2020
Article describes the current key fraudulent and dishonest activities as identified by the Australian Community Media, scamwatch.gov.au and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s website.
Alleged rorting reduced but Napoli will still have toupee, court hears – 7 August 2020
Nino Napoli who was the head of Department of Education and training funds, will finally be sentenced for mishandling millions of dollars. IBAC also alleged he personally benefited by $1.9 million as the main player in a corruption ring that profited through fake invoices and suspicious contracts.
$5 billion AGC loan sparks tax fraud claim against GE – 6 August 2020
US multinational General Electric is facing court claims it fraudulently doctored a board minute and misled tax officers in Britain and Australia to save billions of dollars in tax in both countries.
(Access to digital version of “The Australian Financial Review” required to read article.)
Criminals ‘using virus to rort and defraud’ – 4 August 2020
Australia’s watchdog and crime agencies are combating a wave of COVID-19 fraud and corruption amid ASIC reports of a 20 per cent spike in misconduct claims.
(Access to digital version of “The Australian” required to read article.)
