The Australian Federal Police has arrested and charged what appears to be the first person linked to a wave of recent suspected mortgage fraud, alleging he is associated with a criminal money laundering syndicate involved in illicit tobacco, drug importation and onshore scam networks.
Melbourne accountant Qi Gao, also known as Andy Gao, was arrested and charged on March 31. He was granted bail to appear in the Magistrates’ Court in July, and faces a maximum penalty of 27 years in prison.
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