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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HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.