Police have charged two men in Mildura as part of a lengthy Financial Crime Squad investigation into a $20 million fraud scam.
Officers allege the pair who were operating vineyards out of the Murray Darling region, falsified a range of documents to an Australian bank including cheques and loan documentation between September 2010 and March 2016.
It is alleged the monies syphoned by the two men exceeded $20 million.
A 62-year-old NSW man has been charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
A 56-year-old Mildura man has been charged with conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and four counts of perjury.
Both men have been remanded to face Mildura Magistrates’ Court on 17 September.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
