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Melbourne lawyer jailed for complex fraud to help business owners knowingly avoid bankruptcy

The 68-year-old used his law firm to invent fictitious personal debts for two clients, allowing them to secure favourable outcomes during bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

34-year-old international student allegedly duped of $42k in Australian visa scam

A 51-year-old man reportedly offered to help an international student obtain a Sponsored Investor Visa, a pathway that allows foreign nationals to gain permanent residency in Australia by making significant investments.

Fake Pakistani football team deported in migration scam

Waqas had reportedly registered a club called ‘Golden Football Trial’ and trained the individuals to act as footballers, charging each member between Rs 4–4.5 million to facilitate their travel.

36-year-old man charged over alleged phishing scam targeting mobile users

Police allege that in early August the man sent fraudulent text messages claiming mobile services would be restricted due to missed payments.

Prominent Sydney businessman Amit Sharma avoids jail time, banned from NDIS over illegal data leak

Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.

Muhammad Latif and Cocoon SDA Care permanently banned from NDIS for ‘callous abuse and fraud’

The Commission stated that it continues to monitor other individuals and entities linked to Horizon and will take further enforcement action as necessary.

Restaurant owner warns of fake bank transfer scam after $364 takeaway order

Following his social media warning to other restaurant owners, Singh reported receiving anonymous abusive phone calls.

Manbir Rooprai, Richard Kennedy and Charlene Gatt charged over alleged $1m NDIS fraud

The accused exploited the NDIS framework to funnel money into personal accounts, fabricating services for individuals with disabilities.

Monika Singh, Davendar Deo and Srinivas Naidu Chamakuri convicted for $21m bank fraud attempt

The scheme involved the use of fraudulent internal bank vouchers to withdraw money.

Sikh Youth UK leaders Rajbinder Kaur and Kaldip Singh convicted of charity fraud

"SYUK was clearly a means to fund her lifestyle and pay her debts off. Kaur’s actions amounted to stealing large amounts of money donated by local people for good causes."

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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