Government worker allegedly stole $49,000 to pay for multiple overseas trips

A government worker allegedly stole $49,000 in public funds to pay for multiple overseas holidays over 14 months.

A government employee allegedly spent $49,000 in public funds to pay for multiple personal trips over 14 months.

The AFP began investigating the Sydney woman in June 2024 after receiving a report regarding the government worker.

Police allege the woman used public funds to pay for flights and accommodation in connection to four overseas trips costing almost $50,000.

It was also alleged she used a fake visa letter to support her claim she was travelling for work and arranged a fake document for a foreign national to obtain a visa for entry into Australia.

Police allege the Sydney woman used the stolen public funds to pay for flights and accommodation for four overseas trips. Picture: NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

AFP officers executed a search warrant at the woman’s home in December last year.

She was charged with dishonestly gaining money from a Commonwealth entity, abusing public office and delivering a false document in connection with the proposed entry of a non-citizen into Australia with a visa application.

The woman fronted the Downing Centre Local Court Tuesday charged to face the offences and was granted conditional bail.

She is due to appear before the same court on July 2.

Originally published as Government worker allegedly stole $49,000 to pay for multiple overseas trips