Accountant allegedly defrauded clients of $26 million to fund gambling addiction – Sydney Morning Herald

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Sydney accountant Benjamin Carter allegedly misused his position at a brewery owned by NRL star Nathan Cleary and UFC star Tai Bam Bam Tuivasa as part of a $26 million fraud all to feed his pathological gambling addiction. Carters pregnant partner, herself accused of covering up the…

PCSO with gambling issue exploited woman for money, watchdog says – BBC

A community support officer who “financially exploited a vulnerable woman” has been sacked following an investigation by the police watchdog. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the unnamed Merseyside officer made frequent visits to the woman’s house and was caught on CCTV visiting her in hospital. It said when confronted, the officer admitted…

Merseyside Police PCSO dismissed over inappropriate relationship – Independent Office for Police Conduct

A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who financially exploited a vulnerable woman while working for Merseyside Police has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed an investigation, carried out by Merseyside Police, after concerns were raised. Merseyside investigators found evidence of frequent visits by the PCSO…

PCSO with gambling debts exploited 'vulnerable' elderly woman for cash – Liverpool Echo

A Merseyside Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) with gambling debts has been sacked for “financially exploiting” a vulnerable elderly woman. Police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed an investigation, carried out by Merseyside Police, after concerns were raised about the behaviour of the officer. Detectives found evidence of frequent visits by the…