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Two men charged by Victoria's construction sector corruption taskforce
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Two men charged by Victoria's construction sector corruption taskforce

Two men have been arrested and charged by Victoria Police's anti-corruption taskforce, Taskforce Hawk, in connection with allegations of fraud involving over $424,000 in secret commissions. The suspects, a 45-year-old man from Wandin East and a 38-year-old man from Preston, were apprehended during raids in Melbourne. The Wandin East man faces charges related to obtaining financial advantage through deception and using false documents, while the Preston man is charged with making false documents. These arrests follow a broader crackdown on corruption in the construction sector, including raids on the CFMEU union headquarters and other property seizures. Taskforce Hawk, established in 2024, investigates criminal behavior in construction, including ties to organized crime. The Victorian Premier has announced a royal commission to examine systemic corruption in the sector.

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Two men charged by Victoria's construction sector corruption taskforce

Two men have been arrested and charged by Victoria Police's anti-corruption taskforce, Taskforce Hawk, in connection with allegations of fraud involving over $424,000 in secret commissions. The suspects, a 45-year-old man from Wandin East and a 38-year-old man from Preston, were apprehended during raids in Melbourne. The Wandin East man faces charges related to obtaining financial advantage through deception and using false documents, while the Preston man is charged with making false documents. These arrests follow a broader crackdown on corruption in the construction sector, including raids on the CFMEU union headquarters and other property seizures. Taskforce Hawk, established in 2024, investigates criminal behavior in construction, including ties to organized crime. The Victorian Premier has announced a royal commission to examine systemic corruption in the sector.

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