“Fraud investigations can be very complex matters but our investigators remain committed to preventing Commonwealth funds being siphoned off to line the pockets of people who are greedy, or linked to organised crime groups in Australia,” Mr Pointing said.
“Let this arrest serve as a warning to those who think the NDIS is a target worth exploiting. We will bring as many resources as we need to stop your criminal enterprise and put you behind bars – and ensure NDIS funds are used for the benefit of people with a disability who need those supports.”
The NDIA said the Taskforce continued to work to protect participants and ensure all funding was used appropriately.
“The NDIA is constantly monitoring its fraud control arrangements to protect the Scheme and the Agency from exploitation through fraud,” the NDIA’s Branch Manager of Scheme Integrity, Scott Britton, said.
“The Agency will not tolerate the misuse of funds intended to support people with disability.”
Anyone with a concern that fraud is being committed against the NDIS should contact the Fraud Reporting and Scams Helpline on 1800 650 717.
