Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have today charged a man as part of an investigation into the production and distribution of false construction and other workplace certifications and qualifications.
A 33-year-old Mount Martha man was taken into custody in Melbourne around 1.15pm.
He has since been charged with 232 counts of make false document.
The man was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates' Court on 15 February.
Police will allege the man facilitated false workplace education qualifications.
The investigation, which commenced earlier this year, remains ongoing.
Operation Hawk was established in July 2024 to specifically target criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry and transitioned to Taskforce Hawk in June 2025.
This was in response to a number of fresh allegations of serious and violent criminal behaviour.
Taskforce Hawk is focused on assessing new intelligence and evidence relating to allegations of criminal behaviour linked to the construction industry.
It also continues to proactively target organised crime associated with the sector, including a focus on any individuals employed within the construction industry who have known links to outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Police are also instigating approaches with relevant industry stakeholders to gather intelligence, as well as working closely with a range of law enforcement partners, regulators and government authorities.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
