- Three individuals sentenced in June 2025 under Operation Protego for GST fraud
- Total of six offenders convicted in May and June, over 100 sentenced to date
- ATO Deputy Commissioner John Ford emphasizes severe consequences for GST fraud
- Fraudsters face long-term impacts including criminal records affecting employment and travel
- GST fraud diverts funds from community services to personal luxuries
- Ms Darnelle Te Kiri sentenced to 17 months for fraudulently obtaining $202,936
- Mr Daniel Copeland sentenced to 3 years for fraudulently obtaining over $1.1 million
- Mr Tewhanaupani Nukunuku sentenced to 2 years and 3 months for GST fraud
Source: ato.gov.au
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