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Parkes man Stephen Swindle jailed after scamming drought-affected farmers – 7 February 2020
Stephen John Swindle received approx. $80,000 for hay and grain but did not deliver it to farmers. He has been found guilty and sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in jail. Police say farmers are vulnerable to scammers due to the pressures of drought.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-07/parkes-man-steven-swindle-jailed-for-hay-scam/11924068
Inside the files that reveal alleged identity takeover of more than 100 Australians – 7 February 2020
The identities, bank accounts and superannuation funds of more than 100 Australians have been taken over by Adam Jones. Using this information Mr Jones allegedly created email, phone and bank accounts in their name. The alleged fraud totals $11 million.
Why every business needs a whistleblower policy – 6 February 2020
Article outlines excellent reasons why small business should proactively develop and implement a whistleblowing policy, even though it may not be mandatory for them to do so.
http://smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/legal/whistleblower-policy-sme-startups/
Racing identity Bill Vlahos faces prison after $17.5m punting Ponzi scheme exposed – 5 February 2020
Bill Vlahos has been accused of committing fraud totalling $17.5 million through his punting club ‘The Edge’. He tricked more than 70 people into thinking he had a secret formula for picking winners and sent them fake information.
http://abc.net.au/news/2020-02-04/bill-vlahos-ponzi-scheme-plea-hearing/11930148
