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French rightwing power broker jailed for tax fraud – 14 September 2019
French politician Patrick Balkany who had been under investigation since 2013 has been convicted of tax fraud. The court finding he had deposited millions of euros in a Swiss bank account.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/french-rightwing-power-broker-jailed-tax-fraud-150047699–spt.html
Alleged family day-care fraud more disciplined than outlaw motorcycle gang: police – 12 September 2019
17 people have been charged over their role in operating a fake home family day care business. Police allege the business created false timesheets and rostering, mock children’s play areas and advertised photographs of children who were never in care to fraudulently claim benefits. The syndicate allegedly gained $4 million in 10 months.
Government wants China-style facial recognition tech for Australia – 12 September 2019
A planned national database using facial recognition technology to match identities to driver licences, passports and other documents could pave the way to a more powerful surveillance state. The database could be shared with government agencies, police and anti-corruption agencies and, in some cases, private organisations.
Melbourne man posing as Australian MP cons displaced Syrians in visa scam – 10 September 2019
Australian citizen Mounzer Kheder who claimed to be a member of the Australian Parliament, stole more than $9,500 from a family who fled war-torn Syria and hoped to come to Australia.
