Police have arrested and charged four men following an investigation into alleged fraud offences in Sydney last year, NSW Police say.
Between 3 September 2015 and 10 October 2015, 286 fictitious customers were allegedly signed up to an energy company, resulting in bonus payments to four employees.
Newtown Police were notified in December 2015 and an investigation commenced.
Following inquiries, about 6.45am today (11 May 2016), detectives attached to Newtown Local Area Command attended units on Sir Joseph Banks Street, Bankstown, Weigand Avenue, Bankstown, Fourth Avenue, Campsie, and Willeroo Street, Lakemba.
Four men were arrested at the locations, including a 25-year-old man and a 30-year-old man who were taken to Bankstown Police Station.
A second 25-year-old man and 27-year-old man were taken to Campsie Police Station.
They were all charged with dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception and granted conditional bail.
Three of the men – aged 25, 27 and 30 – will appear at Newtown Local Court on Thursday 28 July 2016.
The second 25-year-old man will appear at Burwood Local Court on Tuesday 2 August 2016.
