The AFP charged the man in July 2020 with falsifying accounting records to gain an advantage, in violation of section 83(1)(a) of the Crimes Act (Vic).
Attendees will hear firsthand about the day-to-day realities of AFP officers, the challenges they overcome, and the unwavering support available to women in policing.
The deception was sophisticated, with scammers steering conversations away from dating apps to encrypted messaging platforms—making it harder for them to be reported and removed.
ABF acting Chief Superintendent Sonya Boylan warned against aiding criminal ventures, stating that serious penalties, including jail time, await those who facilitate illegal activities for profit.
AFP Commander Helen Schneider warned that young people might not realise creating AI-based content featuring classmates could amount to a criminal offence.
“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”
