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Woman arrested as part of major fraud investigation - SCC Fraud and Cybercrime

Friday, 07 November 2014 03:20:35 PM

Detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad have arrested a woman as part of an ongoing investigation into a syndicate involved in major fraud offences.

Last year (2013), detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad formed Strike Force Kaye to investigate fraud offences after numerous electronic devices were found during a search warrant at a property in The Rocks on 10 May 2013.

Inquiries led to police uncovering an alleged fraud syndicate involved in hacking, identity crime and other fraud offences, as well as the use of a Costa Rica-based currency transfer and payment-processing company to launder money. That company was shut down by an overseas government last year.

Earlier today (Friday 7 November 2014), Strike Force Kaye detectives attended a government facility in Silverwater, where they charged a 38-year-old woman with:

- One count of fraud; and,

- One count of using a false document.

She has been remanded in custody to appear before Central Local Court on 19 December 2014.

In court detectives will allege that in April 2013, the woman used false documentation to gain access to a bank account that belonged to another person. After being granted access to the account, the woman transferred $75,000 into her own account.

The woman is the 33^rd person to be charged by Strike Force Kaye detectives. A total of 337 charges – relating to fraud, cybercrime and identity crime offences – have been preferred by Strike Force Kaye detectives to date.

The Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, said Strike Force Kaye remained ongoing.

“A lot of great work has been delivered by Strike Force Kaye detectives to date, but they are far from done,” Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis said.

“This investigation has resulted in the arrests and charging of 33 people but there are still others out there who need to be brought to justice.

“Rest assured, we will be making even more arrests in the coming months.”

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Cybercrime allegedly pays for the drugs entering the countries.

Costa Rica based currency transfer company has been shutdown.

Allegedly Western Union Transfer needs to have the same thing happen.

Major fraud investigation nets 29th arrest - SCC Fraud and Cybercrime

Friday, 03 October 2014 03:56:40 AM

Detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad have arrested a man as part of an ongoing investigation into a syndicate involved in major fraud offences.

Last year (2013), detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad formed Strike Force Kaye to investigate fraud offences after numerous electronic devices were found during a search warrant at a property in The Rocks on 10 May 2013.

Inquiries led to police uncovering an alleged fraud syndicate involved in hacking, identity crime and other fraud offences, as well as the use of a Costa Rica-based currency transfer and payment-processing company to launder money. That company was shut down by an overseas government last year.

Around 10am yesterday (Thursday 2 October 2014), a 28-year-old Eagle Vale man attended Macquarie Fields Police Station, where he was arrested by Strike Force Kaye detectives and subsequently charged with:

- Two counts of fraud;

- One count of using a false document; and,

- One count of participating in a criminal group.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Campbelltown Local Court on 27 October 2014.

In court detectives will allege that in April 2013, the 28-year-old man used false documentation to gain access to a bank account that was not his own. After being granted access to the account, the man transferred $139,000 into his own account.

The man is the 29^th person to be charged by Strike Force Kaye detectives. More than 316 charges – relating to fraud, cybercrime and identity crime offences – have been preferred by Strike Force Kaye detectives to date.

The Acting Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Acting Superintendent Matthew Craft, said Strike Force Kaye was not over yet.

“Strike Force Kaye detectives have done an outstanding job, but they are not finished,” Detective Acting Superintendent Craft said.

“So far, we have arrested and charged 29 people involved in this syndicate and we expect to make more arrests in the months ahead.

“Fraud is a serious crime that can have a devastating impact on victims. Some people lose their entire life savings as a result of fraudulent scams devised by organised criminals.

“We are committed to tracking down, arresting and charging anyone involved in fraudulent activity and encourage community members to help us find these criminals.

“If you suspect you may have been the victim of fraud, or you know of anyone who is committing fraudulent acts, please contact Crime Stoppers immediately.”

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Credit Card Fraud Gang under investigation

Man arrested after fake credit cards seized - Strike Force Hereford

Wednesday, 18 December 2013 08:58:04 AM

Fraud and Cybercrime Squad detectives have arrested one man and seized numerous items linked to credit card skimming and manufacture following proactive operations in Sydney.

Strike Force Hereford is an ongoing Fraud and Cybercrime Squad investigation into the fraudulent use of skimmed and cloned credit cards.

Late on Monday night (16 December 2013), general duties officers from Campsie Local Area Command stopped two men outside a shopping centre at Campsie, locating two credit cards with pin numbers written on the back discarded nearby.

The cards were seized and the men released, with information referred on to Strike Force Hereford detectives for further investigation.

Early yesterday (Tuesday 17 December 2013), strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a unit in Brancourt Avenue, Yagoona, where they seized an EFTPOS terminal, numerous credit cards believed to have been cloned, rolls of magnetic strip and other items used to manufacture credit cards.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at Marina Crescent, Greenacre, just before midday, and detectives seized gift cards and cash from a vehicle.

The man was taken to Bankstown Police Station and charged with two counts each of deal with identity information and attempted fraud.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court on Monday 20 January 2014.

Police will allege the man is part of an organised crime group involved in high-level credit card fraud, and that his arrest and the seizure of the credit card manufacturing equipment will compromise the ability of the group to commit further frauds.

Inquiries are continuing and Strike Force Hereford detectives anticipate making further arrests.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Two charged with Fraud and Cybercrime

Two charged with fraud offences - Strike Force Kaye

Friday, 13 December 2013 10:14:14 AM

An off-duty police officer has been involved in the arrest of two people wanted by Fraud and Cybercrime Squad detectives for fraud and identity crime offences.

Earlier this year, detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad formed Strike Force Kaye to investigate fraud offences after numerous electronic devices were found during a search warrant at a property in The Rocks on 10 May 2013.

Inquiries led to police uncovering an alleged fraud syndicate involved in hacking, identity crime and other fraud offences, as well as the use of a Costa Rica-based currency transfer and payment-processing company to launder money. That company was shut down by an overseas government earlier this year.

Numerous people have been arrested and charged and remain before the court in Sydney after being charged by Strike Force Kaye detectives.

About 6.30pm yesterday (Thursday 12 December 2013), an off-duty police officer contacted uniform police after observing two people in a hotel at Parramatta who were being sought by Strike Force Kaye detectives

The 29-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested soon after and taken to Parramatta Police Station.

The woman was charged with six offences, including fraud, participate in a criminal group, and possess identity information. The man was charged with fraud and participate in a criminal group.

Both were refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court today (Friday 13 December 2013).

Inquiries are continuing and police anticipate that further charges will be laid against members of the syndicate.