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Crypto-currency entrepreneur behind company trying to buy Perth Glory is convicted fraudster – 24 February 2020
An investigation has found that the man behind a company trying to buy Perth ‘Glory’ Soccer club is convicted fraudster, James Abbass Biniaz. Biniaz was using the name Jim Aylward to buy the club. James Biniaz went to prison in the UK in 2010, for a scam against the tax department and has also been convicted of robbery and assault.
Scourge of wage fraud demands action – 22 February 2020
Australia wage fraud crisis is now at ‘epidemic proportions’ per the Senate enquiry into the unlawful underpayment of wages. Well-known brands such as Woolworths, Coles and Target have been underpaying workers in wages and super. According to a submission by Industry Super Australia, the quantum of unpaid super is growing.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/scourge-of-wage-fraud-demands-action-20200220-p542wc.html
Bid to contain coronavirus COVID-19 sees Chinese tech giants deploy tracking maps – 22 February 2020
China is using “big data, artificial intelligence, 5G technology, cloud computing and other technical services to help prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. Human rights experts claim however, there is a lack of transparency and the Chinese government had credibility issues when it came to handling such data..
Devastated’: Melbourne pensioners could lose home after $280,000 ‘fraud’ by Westpac introducer – 22 February 2020
A couple who are both illiterate, allege that the loan application filled out on their behalf by a third-party “introducer” was fraudulent and Westpac failed to double check the information. Now the couple owe $280,000 and Westpac plan to foreclose on their home.
