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Fraud - s.29A Crimes Act 1914 (Cth)

This table is intended to be used as a guide only. Individual cases should be read if they are to be relied upon.


    Maximum Penalty: 5 years


    CaseOffenceAmountPleaRecordSentenceResultFacts
    Chait
    (62)
    NSW CCA
    17.9.1993
    31 x s.29A350,000PG
    (SI)
    other taxation offences400h CSOCrown AD
    Manifestly inadequate but discretion exercised
    False sales tax returns over two years. Company in financial trouble.
    Long delay between offences and charging.
    Janceski
    (30-40)
    NSW CCA
    1.3.1996
    12 x s.29A73,295.16PGstealing and supply2y
    NPP 16m
    ADReceived unemployment benefits when working. May1981 - Dec 1991.
    Sold house to repay money. Also repaid money not the subject of charge and administrative costs.
    Lengthy delay.
    Lambrinos
    NSW CCA 17.7.1998
    s.29A598,952PG12m PD
    3y GBB
    Crown AA
    3y PD
    2y GBB
    Chartered accountant prepared false tax return for company. Scheme required extensive premeditation. R suffered depressive condition and undergoing continuing psychiatric treatment.



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