Five arrested over $235m government fraud | 7NEWS

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Five people have been arrested and charged with defrauding federal government agencies of a combined $235 million through falsely claimed rebates from programs including the NDIS and Veterans’ Affairs. Australian Federal Police raids across the country seized $120,000 in cash, along with tens of thousands of dollars worth of silver bullion, gold coins, and jewellery. The arrests are part of a national major government fraud investigation targeting those exploiting taxpayer-funded support programs.

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