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More than 100 lose $2.7 million in Gold Coast cryptocurrency scam – 8 August 2019
Investors have been tricked into a Gold Coast cryptocurrency scam that cost them almost $3 million, and for some a comfortable retirement. Three men and two women from the Gold Coast have been charged with fraud and money laundering as part of a criminal syndicate.
Sacked parking inspectors to test NSW whistleblower protections – 7 August 2019
‘Whistleblower’ parking Inspectors who were sacked after they explained they were told to give ‘preferential treatment’ to members of Auburn council are launching a rare case under NSW Public Interest Disclosure Act – the state’s whistleblower protection regime.
ASIC lends an ear to whistleblower reform – 7 August 2019
Australia’s corporate regulator (ASIC) wants to hear from the public about how companies can better protect whistleblowers and wants feedback on exempting public companies that are small not-for-profits or charities from being required to have a whistleblower policy. The public consultation closes on September 18.
Eftsure raises $2.5 million to fund accelerated growth plans, fight against payment fraud explosion – 6 August 2019
Australian fintech company eftsure has just secured an additional $2.5 million in funding to accelerate its growth and meet the demand for its protection platform, a unique solution to electronic payments fraud. Since its inception, eftsure has protected over $6 billion in electronic payment transactions.
