Regulation

Audit office damns ATO safeguards in wake of $2bn GST fraud

The Tax Office lacked the ability to respond to the widespread fake GST claims uncovered in late 2021, the Australian...

14 February 2024 • By Philip King

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Technology

Why finance will welcome fewer systems, but more AI, fraud defence

Software consolidation, automation with a human touch and fortified scam prevention are on this year’s agenda.

19 January 2024 • By Karl Durrance

Regulation

Fraudster behind ‘ruinous’ $521k SMSF swindle gets 4 years’ jail

Mudasir Mohammed Naseeruddin took advantage of vulnerable investors over five years through a “chaotic” and “ruinous”...

22 December 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Two men get 8 years’ jail for $40m gold bullion fraud

An ATO-led investigation uncovered false claims for GST credits in a gold recycling scheme.

19 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Cairns woman gets 3 years’ jail for $283k GST fraud

Deborah Martin pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent BAS in the latest win for the ATO’s Operation Protego.

12 December 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Caddick fraud victims target class action against SMSF auditors

Annual checks failed to confirm the investment assets – which turned out to be fake – actually existed.

31 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Woman jailed for 20 months over $250k GST fraud

The Tax Office says it is stepping up its enforcement actions under Operation Protego and has urged offenders to come...

27 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Whistleblower hits snag in $15m claim over alleged tax fraud

Court strikes out part of damages case against Lendlease and PwC-owned advisory firm.

19 October 2023 • By Naomi Neilson

Regulation

Sportsbet ‘induced my gambling’: accountant in $26m fraud case

Benjamin Carter has begun civil action against the betting giant for allegedly unconscionable conduct in relation to...

25 September 2023 • By Naomi Neilson

Regulation

TPB slaps 5-year ban on accountant involved in $26m fraud

Benjamin Carter poses an “unacceptable” risk to the public and must be prevented from practising, the board said.

22 September 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Fraudster who claimed $830k in GST refunds gets 7.5 years’ jail

ATO says the sentence shows offenders should come forward or face severe consequences.

01 September 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Perth man jailed, ordered to repay $110k in fraudulent GST refunds

Many of the thousands being pursued for bogus GST claims will be in debt to the ATO for years, police warn.

31 August 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Bikie gang members charged over alleged GST fraud

Joint AFP and ATO action over tax scams serve up leads to other crimes, deputy commissioner says.

10 August 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Cathro recruits fraud, forensic accounting specialist

The firm bolsters its insolvency teams to meet increasing demand.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Alleged money mule laundered $176k from fraudulent emails

Melbourne man has been charged by an AFP taskforce with chanelling the proceeds of cyber crime.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Joint ATO operation smashes $137m fraud and exploitation ring

A two-and-a-half year investigation uncovers cash payments and tax avoidance involving illegal migrants working in the...

24 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Accountant charged over $26 million tax-related fraud

Police say they will allege in court that the man defrauded at least eight accounting clients of $26 million.

12 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

‘Pivotal’ Plutus Payroll fraud figure jailed for 14 years

Accountant and lawyer Dev Menon abused his position to benefit criminals, NSW Supreme Court hears.

04 July 2023 • By Naomi Neilson