Fraud charges, Brisbane
This morning detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group, State Crime Command, arrested a 55-year-old male in relation to an alleged $1.95 million fraud offence in 2008.
The male flew into Brisbane International Airport to surrender after negotiating with detectives to return to Australia.
In late October, the mans 45-year-old female partner was arrested in Perth and after an extradition hearing her appearance in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today was consented to.
It will be alleged the male was a director of a sports clothing manufacturing company who made dishonest representations about the success of the business in-order to induce a victim to purchase a fifty percent share of the company.
He is expected to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning charged with one count of serious fraud.
The Financial and Cyber Crime Group, State Crime Command remains committed to investigate, disrupt and protect the community from fraudulent activity.
Detective Superintendent Terry Lawrence of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group urged all Queenslanders to remain vigilant to deceptive people, seek independent financial, family and legal advice and carefully consider investment opportunities.
“The Financial and Cyber Crime Group’s ‘R U in CONTROL’ campaign, provides information about current scams and advice about the steps to take to protect yourself, family and business from financial loss,” he said.
“Information about financial and cybercrime scams, warnings and safety tips can be located at www.myPolice.qld.gov.au/incontrol.”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
