Sydney man charged over alleged fraud and forgery in construction industry
Police have arrested a tenth man in connection with alleged fraud and forgery in the construction industry, while two stun guns were seized during a connected raid at a home.
Police have arrested a tenth man in connection with alleged fraud and forgery in the construction industry, while two stun guns were seized during a raid at a home.
The 25-year-old man was arrested at 6.10am today during a police vehicle stop in Villawood with special forces then storming a nearby home to execute a search warrant.
The Organised Crime Squad’s Money Laundering Unit began a joint investigation with the NSW Crime Commission under Strike Force Petrie in June 2018, following reports of the alleged issuance of fraudulent trade qualification certificates and money laundering.
“Officers located documentation relevant to the investigation, a small amount of prohibited drug, two electronic stun devices, and $6000 cash,” a police spokesman said.
“The items were seized to undergo forensic examination.
“The man was taken to Bankstown Police Station, where he was charged with use false document to influence exercise of public duty, possess false document to influence exercise public duty, two counts of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, and two counts of possess prohibited drug.
“Police will allege in court the man purchased forged documents for a fee to obtain qualifications without having to complete compulsory theory and practical assessments.”
The man was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday, May 8.
Strike force investigators have charged eight men and a woman over their alleged roles in the syndicate last year.
All nine people remain before the courts.
Investigations under Strike Force Petrie are continuing.
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