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Welfare recipients found with $100,000 cash and cannabis
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AUSTRAC information sparked an investigation into a married couple who had substantial assets inconsistent with their declared income. The investigation led to three arrests, disruption of…
Online transactions lead to convictions for child sex offences
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A referral from AUSTRAC helped a law enforcement investigation targeting registered sex offenders travelling overseas to commit offences against children. AUSTRAC identified two additional…
Street drugs smuggled into Australia inside toys and nappies
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Suspicious matter reports (SMRs) helped law enforcement disrupt a complex and sophisticated Adelaide-based crime syndicate that used toys, cushions and nappies to import illicit…
Mothballed cash stash led to drug trafficker's arrest
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AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence helped to convict a drug trafficker by revealing he used bank and casino accounts to launder the proceeds of his crime. The offender was sentenced to two…
International drug importation scheme cracked
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AUSTRAC’s analysis linking drug importations to international funds transfers helped convict an international drug trafficker for possession and attempted possession of 2kg of cocaine and…
International transfer trail leads to illegal weapons stash
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Law enforcement partners used AUSTRAC information to identify the online payment account of a man who appeared to be importing components for weapons that are illegal in Australia. After…