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Indian national Navpreet Singh among alleged $8m Medicare fraudsters released from detention on visas

Services Australia officials confirmed that the men remain subject to bail conditions but are free to live in the community.

Romance scams cost Australians millions as experts warn of 48-hour danger window

These scams, which combine emotional manipulation with financial deception, unfold quickly and convincingly, often preying on vulnerable individuals navigating major life changes.

Sydney-based Indian origin man loses $76,000 in shocking digital arrest scam

They warned that failure to comply could result in arrest by Australian authorities or detention if he returned to India.

31-year-old Sydney man charged in alleged $3.5 million NDIS fraud case

Investigators allege the probe began in February 2025 after the ACIC detected anomalies in the man’s financial activity. It is alleged he was involved in laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraudulent NDIS claims.

Police appeal for help after 91-year-old woman scammed of more than $10,000 in Melbourne’s east

It is believed the trio was travelling in a black Honda sedan at the time.

Perth man jailed for creating ‘evil twin’ WiFi networks to steal personal data

Forensic analysis uncovered thousands of intimate images and videos, the personal credentials of other people, and records of fraudulent WiFi pages.

Indian student loses $15,000 in illegal deal with Canada immigration work visa fixer

Justice Susanne Stushnoff found that Ritik Sibbal, who came to Canada in 2019 to study business, knowingly entered an unlawful deal with Grande Prairie resident Rajiv Chourhary Nathyal.

Fake overseas documents lead New Zealand to cancel 440 commercial driver licences

NZTA is now contacting the individuals involved to advise them that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.

Indian-origin CEO accused of $500 million loan fraud, allegedly faked Telstra contracts to mislead BlackRock

The alleged scheme began to unravel in July 2025 when an HPS employee noticed irregularities in email domains during a routine verification process.

Umesh Patel sentenced to home detention for masterminding fake jobs New Zealand visa scam

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) said Patel initially ran legitimate businesses but later turned them into fronts for a fraudulent scheme that sold false employment opportunities to visa applicants.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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