NSW police alleged that young offenders, inmates and public school students were encouraged to file fraudulent claims of historic sexual abuseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeven people have been charged over an alleged fraudulent sexual abuse compensation claims scheme that allegedly netted more than $1bn.New South Wales police alleged that “claim farmers” approached former young offenders, inmates and public school students, encouraging them to file fraudulent compensation claims for historic child sexual abuse while in care.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-02-13 00:51:00
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Seven arrested over alleged sexual abuse ‘claim farming’ scheme that police say netted more than $1bn
