A Melbourne lawyer has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, with a non-parole period of one year, for perverting the course of justice and orchestrating an offshore scam to help clients avoid bankruptcy.
AFP Leading Senior Constable Anthony Martin said the fraud was carefully designed to exploit the system. “This scheme was deliberately set out to exploit the financial and legal system,” he said.
“It disadvantages honest businesses and the broader Australian community. Anyone involving themselves in these types of practices is engaging in criminal behaviour and you will be caught.”
The 68-year-old used his law firm to invent fictitious personal debts for two clients, allowing them to secure favourable…