CDPP successfully prosecutes right-wing extremist following Operation Drumtochty

CDPP successfully prosecutes right-wing extremist following Operation Drumtochty

Wade Homewood engaged in terrorism offences for almost 3 years, motivated by right wing extremism. He was investigated, arrested and charged with terrorism offences contrary to s80.2C(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth), and a firearms offence contrary to s40(1) of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW).

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CDPP successfully prosecutes right-wing extremist following Operation Drumtochty

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2023
Wade Homewood engaged in terrorism offences for almost 3 years, motivated by right wing extremism. He was investigated, arrested and charged with terrorism offences contrary to s80.2C(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth), and a firearms offence contrary to s40(1) of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW).

Operation Protego investigation into GST BAS fraud lands 'brickie' behind bars

Operation Protego investigation into GST BAS fraud lands 'brickie' behind bars

Linden Phillips submitted fraudulent GST claims, was audited, investigated, charged and pleaded guilty to four charges relating to GST BAS fraud. He was sentenced to a total effective sentence of 7 years and 6 months of imprisonment with a non-parole period of 5 years.

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Operation Protego investigation into GST BAS fraud lands 'brickie' behind bars

Location
2023

Linden Phillips submitted fraudulent GST claims, was audited, investigated, charged and pleaded guilty to two charges of dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage from the Commonwealth contrary to s134.2(1) of the Criminal Code, one charge of attempting to dishonestly obtain a financial advantage from the Commonwealth contrary to sections 11.1 and 134.2(1) of the Criminal Code and one charge of dealing in proceeds of crime worth $100,000 or more contrary to s400.4(1) of the Criminal Code.

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