Adam John Hughes: Accused Shailer Park scammer charged with $100k fraud

An accused Shailer Park scammer who allegedly got caught for more than $100,000 worth in total frauds is back in court again and due to face trial in Beenleigh.

An accused Shailer Park scammer who allegedly got caught for more than $100,000 worth in total frauds is back in court again and due to face trial in Beenleigh.

Adam John Hughes, 36, appeared in Beenleigh Magistrates Court via video link on Friday charged with 26 charges including 15 counts of fraud.

The matters were committed for trial in the district court in Beenleigh at a later date to be set by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Donna Kay told the court the total value of all of the frauds Hughes was charged with was over $100,000.

She said Hughes was previously sentenced in district court in relation to a large number of fraud offences worth over $60,000 on October 15 and received a head sentence of four years with a parole eligibility date on January 13, 2022.

Hughes lawyer told the court his family was prepared to support him and were aware he was “ill in relation to a drug and gambling addiction.”