Man jailed for home burglary ‘crime spree’
A Queensland man has been jailed for a crime spree of stealing electronics, credit cards and jewellery from 11 homes across Brisbane's outskirts.
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Brooks set to learn more on fraud charges
Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks and his wife are set to learn whether fraud charges levelled against them will be dropped next year.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
Qld pilot guilty of illegally flying MPs
A Queensland pilot who flew state and federal members of Katter's Australia Party without an air operator's certificate has been found guilty on 13 charges.
Hundreds at risk in Qld car fraud scheme
Hundreds of southeast Queensland drivers may have been stung by a sophisticated car fraud operation selling second-hand cars with tampered odometers.
Sebastian’s ex-manager jailed for fraud
Guy Sebastian's ex-manager Titus Day will spend up to four years in jail and has been ordered to repay over $624,000 fraudulently embezzled from the pop star.
Clive Palmer loses Supreme Court fight
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost the latest round in his legal fight against the corporate watchdog and regulator.
Jury to ponder Qld pilot fraud case
The trial of a north Queensland pilot who allegedly flew members of Katter's Australia Party without an air operator's certificate has heard final arguments.
Trump loses bid to delay company watchdog
Former US president Donald Trump has lost a legal bid to delay an independent monitor being installed at his real estate company, the Trump Organization.
Scam bill to double in 12 months: Labor
Scammers are on track to rip off Australians to the tune of $4 billion this year, with authorities telling people to take time to check an offer or contact.
Cop sorry after Brooks fraud court claim
Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks has had fresh fraud allegations aimed at him in a Brisbane court before receiving an apology from a Queensland detective.
Olympic champ Brooks ‘bashed by bikies’
Former Olympic swimming champion Neil Brooks was allegedly bashed by bikies hired by an ex-business partner after a failed $2 million deal, a court has heard.
Foster says fraud case is ‘fatally flawed’
Peter Foster says charges laid against him over an alleged $2 million Bitcoin fraud are "fatally flawed" and he expects Queensland police to drop them.
Caddick’s husband accepts wife a fraudster
Melissa Caddick's husband has told her inquest he believed his wife was a straight shooter but now understands she was a fraudster.
Money mule jailed over identity theft scam
A man has been jailed over his involvement in a syndicate laundering millions of dollars through businesses after using stolen identities to set up accounts.
Caddick husband’s evidence halted for day
The husband of fraudster Melissa Caddick was too distressed to continue giving evidence at her inquest, the NSW Coroners Court has been told.
Caddick’s husband ‘misdescribed events’
Melissa Caddick's husband has denied lying about her disappearance when queried about inconsistencies between a $150,000 TV interview and other statements.
Caddick investigator: ‘I was doing my job’
The corporate watchdog's lead investigator into Melissa Caddick's fraud has denied the suggestion she is responsible for her death.
Sydney man jailed over $2 million fraud
A Sydney businessman has been jailed after defrauding $2 million from a Queensland printing business through shell companies and false directorships.
Police, tax office nab GST fraudsters
The tax office says thousands of people are suspected of being involved in a major GST fraud and warned Australians to be wary of people seeking myGov details.
Indebted Qld resort manager jailed
A 67-year-old man has been jailed after taking almost $220,000 from a trust account over two years from 2017 to pay a Queensland resort's business expenses.
ATO targets GST scams, recovers $1 billion
People attempting to trick the Australian Taxation Office with a GST scam are being warned they are not "anonymous" and could potentially face time behind bars.
Fraudsater Foster granted bail by Qld court
Conman Peter Foster has been granted bail after being extradited from Victoria to Queensland on fraud charges over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam.
Guy Sebastian testifies against ex-manager
Pop star Guy Sebastian has begun giving evidence against his former manager Titus Day who is accused of embezzling and defrauding the singer nearly $1 million.
Woman stole $1.8m for gambling addiction
An accountant stole almost $2 million from a car dealership to feed her gambling addiction, a Brisbane court has been told.
Gold Coast fund manager jailed for fraud
A Queensland fund manager who defrauded investors of $299,600 over 13 months from November 2012 has been jailed following a lengthy investigation by ASIC.
Tennis great Becker jailed by UK court
Tennis great Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail by a court in London after being convicted of bankruptcy offences.
Addicts hired as Plutus directors: Crown
Attracting clients with zero fees and rewards programs, Plutus Payroll allegedly hired drug addicts as straw directors as a front for a $105 million tax fraud
Plutus Payroll tax fraud trial kicks off
A trial over the alleged $105 million Plutus Payroll conspiracy has commenced with a jury hearing the scheme was described as the "Ben Hur" of tax fraud.
Foster still waiting for scam case details
Almost two years after his initial arrest on fraud offences, Peter Foster's lawyer says they are still waiting for Queensland Police to disclose information.
Qld psychologist jailed for Medicare rort
A respected Queensland psychologist has been jailed for six months after receiving almost $110,000 in bogus Medicare claims over more than 18 months.