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Police arrest man over online scams, South Australia – 28 February 2020
A man has been charged with 28 counts of money laundering. The offending involved elderly victims from several states and involved funds in excess of $150,000.
https://www.miragenews.com/police-arrest-man-over-online-scams-south-australia/
Clive Palmer faces fresh criminal charges from corporate watchdog – 28 February 2020
ASIC this month laid four charges against Mr Palmer for dishonestly gaining an advantage and dishonestly using his position as the director of a corporation. Charges relate to allegations taking place in 2013
Horizon Oil fires CEO amid bribery probe – 28 February 2020
Horizon Oil has fired chief executive Michael Sheridan as an investigation continues into an alleged $15 million bribery scandal in Papua New Guinea. An independent committee is investigating the alleged 2011 payment to secure a petroleum license.
https://www.aap.com.au/horizon-oil-fires-ceo-amid-bribery-probe/
ASIC turns up the heat on enforcement – 27 February 2020
ASIC has revealed a 52% increase in enforcement investigations, involving Australia’s largest financial institutions. The investigations related to directors’ and officers’ breaches, insider trading and market manipulation, auditor and liquidator breaches and breaches of licensing obligations,.
https://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/asic-turns-up-the-heat-on-enforcement-154973861
