Strike Force Scottsboro Cracks Down on Alleged Scam Proceeds
Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged two individuals in Sydney with money laundering offences tied to the proceeds of over 300 scams, including sextortion, phishing, and business email compromise scams.
Strike Force Scottsboro, initiated by the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad, targeted the Sydney-based duo for allegedly laundering fraudulent funds. On November 26, 2024, detectives arrested a 31-year-old man at a Parramatta residence and a 29-year-old woman during a search at an Elizabeth Street location in Sydney’s CBD.
Both individuals were charged with recklessly dealing with proceeds of general crime with intent to conceal. The man was held at Parramatta Police Station and the woman at Surry Hills Police Station. Both were refused bail and are scheduled to appear in court on November 27, 2024.
Authorities allege the pair managed funds from scams affecting hundreds of victims but have not yet charged them with offences directly linked to the fraudulent activities. Strike Force Scottsboro’s investigations remain ongoing as detectives delve deeper into the operation’s network and activities.
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