Financial Crimes Squad detectives have charged a woman for her alleged role in a highly sophisticated multi-million-dollar fraud and money laundering syndicate operating across Sydney.
In January 2024, detectives attached to State Crime Command's Financial Crimes Squad – with assistance from the NSW Crime Commission – launched an investigation into a criminal syndicate targeting Sydney automotive financing companies under Strike Force Myddleton.
The investigation initially uncovered the syndicate was allegedly using stolen personal information to apply for loans through various financial companies to purchase luxury 'ghost cars' that did not exist.
Thirteen people have previously been charged under Strike Force Myddleton and remain before the courts, with the NSW Crime Commission having restrained $60 million in assets.
Ongoing investigations revealed the syndicate's operations extended well beyond car financing fraud to large-scale personal, business and home loan fraud against multiple financial institutions.
Following further investigations, a 37-year-old woman was arrested at Day Street Police Station, about 8.55am today (Friday 12 September 2025).
She was charged with 11 counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage etc by deception and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
The woman was granted conditional bail to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Detectives will allege in court the woman used false documents to obtain a number of fraudulent loans totalling $13 million.
Investigations under Strike Force Myddleton continue.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
