Charges:

1 charge of fraudulent obtaining benefits from the Transport Accident Commission pursuant to s116 of the Transport Accident Act 1986

Plea: Guilty

Result:

The Magistrate imposed a Community Corrections Order for a period of 18 months with conditions that the accused be supervised for the duration of the order and undergo assessment and treatment for drug dependency and mental health issues.  The order was imposed with conviction and the accused was ordered to repay the fraudulently obtained benefits in the sum of $43,996.32.

Remarks:

The accused fraudulently lodged with the Transport Accident Commission a total of 79 false travel declarations forms resulting in 34 reimbursement payments totalling $43,996.32 being made to the accused.

Restitution:	$43,996.32
Total Fines:	$
Disbursements:	$
Statutory Costs:	$
Professional Costs:	$

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