Detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command's Financial and Cyber Crime group (FCCG) have charged a 39-year-old man with fraud after executing multiple search warrants at properties in Roma.
Between February 2020 and March 2022, the man, who was employed at at a Roma business, allegedly defrauded his employer of more than $80,000 which he used for personal expenses.
An investigation commenced in July 2022 after the man's former employer filed a complaint.
On Tuesday November 28, detectives allegedly seized fraudulently obtained property from multiple Roma properties.
Detective Inspector Kerry Lofdahl of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group urged the community to be vigilant to this type of offending.
"This investigation demonstrates the commitment of our specialised investigators in supporting regional police to investigate and solve fraud offences which can often be complex in nature," Detective Inspector Kerry Lofdahl said.
"FCCG reminds all business owners to implement robust internal controls including regular audits to detect and prevent fraudulent activities."
The 39-year-old Roma man was charged with one count of fraud and is due to appear in the Roma Magistrates Court on January 9.
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