A man will reappear in court today charged following an investigation into the fraudulent sale and delivery of more than $86,000 worth of livestock feed in the state's west.
In January 2019, the Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT) commenced an investigation, following reports of fraud offences relating to the sale and delivery of hay and grain to various farmers in the Dubbo, Wellington, Yass Valley, Moulemein and Parkes areas.
Following extensive inquiries, investigators arrested a 34-year-old Parkes man at Dubbo Police Station on Thursday 28 March 2019.
He was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice for ten counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception.
Police will allege in court that the man, operating a registered transport business, failed to deliver hay and grain and/or defrauded sub-contractors in the delivery of hay and grain, valued at more than $86,000, which had been purchased by farmers.
The man appeared at Parkes Local Court on Monday 20 May 2019, where he was granted conditional bail to appear the same court today (Monday 3 June 2019).
As investigations continue, anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information about fraudulent activity or other rural crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
