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US Regulator pushes ahead with fraud charges against Rio Tinto and former executives – 24 January 2018
As the saga of the fraud charges against Rio Tinto continues, the US regulator has decided to push ahead with the charges, after the dismissal of an attempt to defend and toss out the charges.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-24/rio-tinto-execs-must-face-us-charges-says-sec/9357550
Greedy ex-NRL player’s wife avoids jail over Centrelink fraud – 25 January 2018
Jade Robinson has narrowly avoided jail time, after pocketing almost $50,000 of Centrelink money under the false pretence of being a single-mum. The fraud occurred over 5 years, and was used to for personal expenses such as clothing and a new car.
Royal commission to hold banking misconduct hearing – 23 January 2018
An initial public hearing, run by the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Financial Services and Superannuation Industry will be held in Melbourne this coming February 12th. The Commission is inviting submissions of incidents of misconduct from any individual or entity.
Western Union scam victims urged to seek compensation from $US568 million fund – 23 January 2018
Following the loss of millions of dollars between 2004-2017, Western Union has been ordered to repay up to $568 million (US) to victims who were subjected to fraud and scams whilst transferring funds through the company. Much of the fraud occurred through a failure of Western Union to provide checks and balances in combating money laundering.
