Charges:

1 charge of fraudulent obtaining Loss of Earnings benefits pursuant to s116 of the Transport Accident Act 1986

Plea: Guilty

Result:

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $2,000 without conviction and the accused was ordered to repay the fraudulently obtained benefits in the sum $10,000 in compensation with a one month stay provided for that order such that an agreement can be entered into between the accused and TAC.

Remarks:

The accused entered a plea of guilty to one charge of fraudulently obtaining benefits and also agreed to enter into a Deed of Repayment to repay TAC. The Magistrate heard a summary of the offending, and also took into account the accused’s plea of guilty and willingness to repay TAC through a Deed of Repayment before sentencing.

Restitution:	$10,000
Total Fines:	$2,000
Disbursements:	$
Statutory Costs:	$
Professional Costs:	$

Stay: