ATO Operation Protego (GST fraud prosecutions)
criminal conviction15 Apr 2024
Facts
Operation Protego prosecuted 100+ individuals for GST fraud involving fake businesses claiming fake refunds via the BAS system, totalling over $4.6 billion in identified claims.
Outcome
Multiple convictions; prison sentences up to 10+ years; recovery actions ongoing.
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