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| Dead man fine scam: 120 arrested |
| 2006-11-13 |
| Police have arrested 120 people across NSW over an alleged scam that blamed traffic and parking infringements on a dead person and an interstate resident to avoid paying the fine. Hey, that's funny, one of the most well-known french gangsta rapper turned trotskyst fellow traveller did the exact same thing for quite some time, it was just revealed yesterday. Brilliant! Strike Force Kindilan has identified 238 people who allegedly submitted false statutory declarations to avoid the fines after an audit by the State Debt Recovery Office. Police allege the offenders used one of two people on the documents - one person who is dead and the other who lives interstate. It is estimated the fines totalled $80,000. A weekend operation by police officers from 42 local area commands arrested 120 people in relation to the alleged scam. Police charged 76 people with a total of 150 offences, all of whom were bailed to appear in court at a later date. "These offences amount to fraud, and, if proven, those involve could face stiff penalties including imprisonment," Superintendent Daryl Donnolley said. |
| Posted by:anonymous5089 |
| #1 as always, being dishonest always seems so clever until you get caught. |
| Posted by: anon 2006-11-13 09:16 |