Prosecution Report - Matthew G

Surname: G
Other Name: Matthew
Hearing Date: 16 Mar 2016
Court: Ringwood Magistrates' Court
Magistrate: White
Fraud Amount: $86,174.56

Nature of Offences (Including Act, Section & No of Counts)

Charges:

1 charge of fraudulently obtaining a benefit pursuant to s116 of the Transport Accident Act 1986 and 1 charge of providing false or misleading information pursuant to s117 of the Transport Accident Act 1986.

Plea: Not Guilty

Result:

Magistrate White convicted the accused and ordered the accused to make restitution in the sum of $86,174.56, Fine of $7,500, costs to be agreed, with a stay until 14 July 2016.

Remarks:

The accused fraudulently obtained a loss of earnings benefit of $86,174.56 by providing false or misleading information to the TAC being a prospective contract of employment.

Payable to TAC

Restitution:$86,174.56

Yes

Total Fines:$7,500

No

Disbursements:$

N/A

Statutory Costs:$

N/A

Professional Costs:$To be agreed

No

Stay: Until 14 July 2016