- The ATO secured 4 more convictions under Operation Protego targeting GST fraud.
- Total convictions under this operation have reached 130 individuals.
- ATO Deputy Commissioner John Ford emphasized the importance of protecting GST integrity.
- The ATO is using various compliance actions to ensure fraudsters face consequences.
- Mr. Bryce Nutley was sentenced to 18 months for facilitating false BAS lodgments and receiving $50,000 in GST refunds.
- Ms. Samantha Olson was sentenced to 18 months for fraudulently obtaining $140,000 in GST refunds.
- Ms. Jade Parviainen was sentenced to 22 months for fraudulently obtaining $230,720 in GST refunds.
Source: ato.gov.au
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