Highton man in court after being caught in the investigation that led to Bomber Thompson’s house
EXPLOSIVE new allegations have been aired in court as part of the wideranging investigation which saw a drug raid on Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson’s home.
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EXPLOSIVE new allegations have been aired in court as part of the wideranging investigation which saw a drug raid on Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson’s home.
A Highton man has been accused of creating fake documents allegedly used in court resulting in multiple licences being returned to disqualified drivers.
Andrew Ng, 29, was arrested and charged on Wednesday with perverting the course of justice, deception and making false documents.
It is understood Mr Ng came to the police’s attention after Karl “Bang Bang” Holt and girlfriend Katia Drcec were stopped on the Princes Highway in Corio on January 4.
Police allege they found a stash of cash and more than 100g of a white crystal substance in the car, which led to raids at a home in Mill Park and Thompson’s apartment.
Three fraudulent doctor’s letters were among the evidence police say they seized from Mr Holt’s car.
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In Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, police prosecutor Senior Constable David Vanderpol alleged Mr Ng created fake doctor’s certificates purporting to be from the East Geelong Medical Clinic, which were then used by Mr Holt to support a previous bid to avoid jail.
It is not suggested that clinic was knowingly involved in any way in any fraud.
Sen-Constable Vanderpol said a search on Mr Ng’s Highton home this week uncovered a range of material including fraudulent pay sheets, phones and visa cards bearing different names.
He said police also seized keys, a USB stick and a laptop.
Mr Ng, who is in custody, was not in court for Wednesday’s hearing.
Instead, he was represented by Legal Aid lawyer Wendy Gibbons, who said the case could open a “Pandora’s box” if it’s found court orders had been made relying on falsified evidence.
“He’s aware these are very serious charges,” Ms Gibbons said.
She made no application for bail on his behalf.
The exact way the documents might have been used to escape culpability or avoid penalties has not yet been detailed in court.
Mr Holt, 31, and Ms Drcec, 22, both from Mill Park, have been in custody since their arrest and are facing various charges for drug dealing and gun possession.
It is understood their associate, Thomas Windsor, 28, had been residing at Mark Thompson’s Port Melbourne home while he was absent.
The home was raided by police on January 5. Mr Windsor has also been charged with drug trafficking.
Thompson, a flag-winning Geelong coach and Essendon premiership player, was interviewed by police but has not been charged.
Mr Ng will return to court in April and is facing separate offences including theft.
Police allege he broke into a Metropolitan Fire Brigade-marked car on April 20 last year and stole several items, including flashing emergency lights.
Originally published as Highton man in court after being caught in the investigation that led to Bomber Thompson’s house