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Canberra CFMMEU boss, union charged over alleged cartel contracts – 16 August 2018
After an investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and consumer watchdog the ACCC. It is alleged the CFMEU (Canberra boss of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union) — and ACT branch secretary Jason O’Mara tried to induce steel-fixing and scaffolding service providers into cartel arrangements or contracts.
Corruption and Crime Commission report uncovers ‘bribes and bid-rigging’ at North Metropolitan Health Service – 16 August 2018
THE Corruption and Crime Commission has dropped a bombshell report exposing alleged corruption inside WA’s Health service, with senior executives accused of favouring contractors after being lavished with travel, boozy lunches and even renovations to their homes.
Jail for poker ace, accountant over fraud – 16 August 2018
A former professional poker player will spend at least nine years in a Victorian jail after scamming the Commonwealth Bank of millions of dollars in a fraud by using false documents.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/08/16/17/45/jail-for-poker-ace-accountant-over-fraud
$24 million SIM-swap cryptocurrency heist victim sues AT&T – 16 August 2018
Michael Terpin lost $24 million of cryptocurrency to an enterprising SIM swapper. He is now suing AT&T for $240 million – $24 million to replace the lost currency and $216 in punitive damages. AT&T employees are accused of assisting the heist because security procedures were not followed.
https://www.finder.com.au/24-million-sim-swap-cryptocurrency-heist-victim-sues-att
