A 59-year-old man from Adelaide’s north-east has been charged with money laundering and theft of $35,000 after being arrested today by detectives from the SA Police Commercial and Electronic Crime Branch, according to SA Police.
The man, from Klemzig, has been granted bail and is expected to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 29 July.
Police will allege the money was received as the result of an interstate theft involving more than $300,000 and the accused sent part proceeds overseas for a fee.
The community are warned that if they are asked to put money into their bank account on behalf of a third person in order to transfer the money on to another destination - particularly interstate or overseas- they may be acting as money mules for the purposes of illegal money laundering.
Anyone with information about this type of offending is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au/ - you can remain anonymous.
