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Victim of alleged Peter Foster sports betting scam not interviewed by police: court – 11 February 2021
The lawyer for conman Peter Foster, stated that the victim of an alleged $2 million cryptocurrency fraud has not been interviewed by police. The Crown will allege Peter Foster, extracted more than $2 million AUD from a H ong Kong man through an online sports betting scam.
Police arrest phone hacking gang in Europe who stole millions in cryptocurrency from US celebrities – 11 February 2021
Police have arrested 10 people in the UK, Belgium and Malta for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to celebrities, internet influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency.
Crown Resorts not suitable to operate Sydney casino, inquiry finds – 10 February 2021
Crown Resorts has been deemed unsuitable to operate a new Sydney casino after a months-long public inquiry which exposed allegations of money laundering. The findings will have major implications for Crown’s flagship casino in Melbourne.
Bank worker pleads guilty to $3.75m theft a decade after CBA failed to report crime – 9 February 2021
A former Commonwealth Bank loan officer has pleaded guilty to stealing $3.75 million via falsifying loan documentation. He blew the money on “a lot of” cocaine and a lavish lifestyle whilst the bank failed to report his crime spree to police, a decade ago.
