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Accountants Arrested in $35M Loan Fraud | Perth News
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Sydney police have arrested three staff from a Bankstown accounting firm—including the director—in a massive fraud crackdown, accused of helping a criminal syndicate siphon millions via fake loans. This expands Strike Force Myddleton, which began with luxury car scams, to now include personal, business, and home loan frauds, with 33 people charged so far. The director faces charges for allegedly directing a criminal group and forging documents tied to $16 million in fraud; two accountants are linked to $15.6M and $14.5M respectively. Their arrests follow the detention of two money mules—each tied to over $5M and nearly $13M in fraudulent activity. Authorities warn this case highlights how criminals exploit financial systems through professional enablers, and they vow to pursue every participant in organized financial crime.
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