Victorian man arrested over alleged $700,000 NDIS fraud
Investigators allege the man set up two businesses and submitted false invoices for services he did not receive.
A 48-year-old man from Victoria has been arrested on allegations of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of approximately $700,000 over a two-year period. The accused, who is an NDIS participant himself, allegedly submitted false invoices for services he did not receive, diverting the funds into his own bank accounts.
The alleged scheme took place between June 28, 2024, and June 30, 2026. The Hamilton Crime Investigation Unit and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) jointly investigated the case, implicating the man in the creation of two businesses to carry out the fraud. The man was apprehended at a property near Horsham and will be interviewed by the police as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police also allege that the man dealt with property suspected to be proceeds of crime. The alleged scheme targeted a scheme designed to support vulnerable individuals in society, and officials are committed to identifying and holding accountable those who seek to profit through dishonest claims. The NDIA stated that they would continue to investigate fraudulent fund claims, utilizing intelligence, data analytics, and joint investigations to identify, detect, and disrupt fraud, ensuring that NDIS funding remains protected for those who genuinely rely on it.
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