Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts
A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.
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Jeweller accused of ringing up counterfeit luxury bling
A man faces years in jail for allegedly trying to sell counterfeit copies of high-end jewellery such as Cartier at inflated prices totalling more than $100,000.
Crypto crackdown targets ATM laundering rackets
Powers to crack down on money laundering schemes linked to cryptocurrency and crypto ATMs could help vulnerable international students.
Council loses millions in scam using ‘AI techniques’
A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.
Qantas leak could cost airline billions, increase scams
Qantas is facing heavy fines after data it held on about one in three frequent flyer members was leaked online, despite efforts to reduce its spread.
Spy agency points finger at common password habits
Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.
Trump’s huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court
Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.
‘Betrayal’: soccer players convicted over betting fraud
Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.
Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay
An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.
Palmer claims $30 million fraud in bid to freeze funds
Businessman Clive Palmer's solicitor allegedly defrauded his companies of $30 million and invested some of the money in real estate, a judge has heard.
‘Pack of hyenas’: $3m blessing scam preys on elderly
Two people have been arrested and dozens more are under investigation over a "fly-in, fly-out" scam targeting elderly women.
Money can’t get bail for accused ‘spiritual’ fraudster
A self-proclaimed "curse removal expert" accused of defrauding three people by spiritually cleansing their cash has lost another bid for bail.
Cable-tied worker focus of ‘sham’ jewellery heist trial
A jeweller admits staging the robbery of his store for financial gain but his trial will hinge on whether a staff member was in on it too.
‘Calculated’ con man jailed after posing as builder
A swindler who posed as a builder and defrauded 30 victims out of almost $500,000 has been jailed for his "calculated and egregious" offending.
Accountant’s $2.7m splurge for control leads to prison
A former Deloitte director has been jailed after spending more than $2.7 million of company cash on personal items and masking them as expenses.
Victims of $23m con-woman Caddick claw back more losses
Auditors of Melissa Caddick's fraudulent accounts will pay hoodwinked investors $3.5 million, but half of this will be snapped up by lawyers and funders.
Brother of Olympian ‘Raygun’ in court over scam charge
The financial regulator has accused Brendan Gunn, brother of Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, of allegedly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Fraud case exposes ‘porous’ abuse scheme issues
A compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims has allegedly been targeted by a fraud syndicate promoting false claims for profit.
AFL legend’s son jailed over ‘troubling’ $140,000 fraud
The son of an AFL great will spend nine months behind bars for fraudulently stealing $140,000 from a family-owned golf business to fund his gambling addiction.
Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody
The lawyer for a woman accused of giving her child unauthorised medication wants her to be in protective custody due to the publicity of the case.
Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud
A group including a former senior employee have been spared time behind bars after attempting to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million.
Lawyer jailed for fraud wins appeal over ‘unfair’ trial
A high-profile lawyer will face a new trial over allegations he took undocumented cash payments to hide his income from the tax office and bankruptcy creditors.
Calls for leniency over ‘inept’ attempts to fleece bank
A group's attempts to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million have been described as rudimentary and doomed to fail.
Construction boss jailed over ‘rape and pillage’ fraud
Five people have been jailed after a marathon fraud trial probing the dealings of a crooked labour-hire operator and a scheme to rip off the tax office.
Indigenous leader locked up for ‘calculated’ $1m theft
Indigenous leader Geoff Clark and his son Jeremy have been sentenced after they were found guilty of stealing almost $1 million from Aboriginal organisations.
Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses
The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.
Didn’t see it coming: ‘psychic’ faces multiple charges
A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.
What the US election tells us about deepfake politics
Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.
Ex-Wallabies captain Elsom sentenced to five years jail
Former Wallabies rugby union captain Rocky Elsom has been convicted by a French court in absentia and an international warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Major loophole might have helped hundreds access guns
Police have dismantled a scheme allegedly involving fraudulent documents being used for gun licences, but it might have put weapons in the hands of crime gangs.
Win for banks over fugitive’s ‘audacious’ $500m fraud
Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.