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Student Charged with $5M GST Scam | Australia News
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An international student in Sydney, Mingyi Chi, is facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a $5 million GST refund scam using luxury watches and exploiting the tourist refund scheme. Police say he flew back and forth to China in under a day, deposited over a million dollars in cash into Australian accounts, and was part of a wider syndicate. Authorities warn this abuse hurts everyday Australians by diverting funds meant for public services—and could fuel further crime. Chi is in jail, awaiting bail, and this arrest sends a clear message: tax fraud, especially at scale and across borders, won’t be ignored.
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