Global crime syndicate used underground banking to launder drug profits Case study AUSTRAC’s analysis of information from businesses helped disrupt a global drug importation and money laundering syndicate.
Fraud to finance a gambling addiction Case study Reporting by banks and casinos helped AUSTRAC alert law enforcement to a former solicitor engaged in an elaborate mortgage refinancing fraud.
False passports and counterfeit euros Case study Using false passports and aliases, a foreign national opened multiple accounts and used them to exchange counterfeit euros.
Cash courier launders millions to Hong Kong for syndicate Case study AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence reveals cash couriers laundering millions for an international syndicate.
AUSTRAC information identified Australian victim of A$2 million overseas investment scam Case study AUSTRAC intelligence helped identify an Australian fraud victim who sent A$2 million to overseas recipients as part of an online scam.
AUSTRAC helps stop illegal tobacco importing syndicate Case study AUSTRAC’s financial analysis supported an investigation into an Australian syndicate illegally importing tobacco and cigarettes.
AUSTRAC helps disrupt international people smuggling operation Case study AUSTRAC helped disrupt an international people smuggling operation between Indonesia and Australia.
AUSTRAC disrupts Romanian crime syndicate Case study AUSTRAC intelligence led to the identification, arrest and conviction of the key member of a Romanian money laundering and drug trafficking syndicate.
Accountant jailed for laundering money via Hong Kong and New Zealand Case study AUSTRAC information helped to convict an accountant for laundering money overseas.
