Exposing Corruption in Department of Communities
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The Corruption and Crime Commission reported how it uncovered corruption by a senior Department of Communities official through Operation Taurus.
Its analysts examined financial records and linked corporate credit card payments to companies controlled by the official.
The Commission established that the official approved monthly false invoices to companies providing nothing to the Department.
The Commission described a joint investigation with police and confiscation action covering properties, superannuation and proceeds from racehorse interests.
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- Finding
The companies to which the funds were directed provided no products, services or works to the Department of Communities.
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Exposing Corruption in Department of Communities
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MEDIA RELEASE - Exposing Corruption in Department of Communities
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