Man charged over sophisticated fraud plan

Key points

• A 41-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of influencing a Commonwealth public official and bail-related offences after a joint investigation linked him to a $1.5 million fraud scheme. The man allegedly impersonated Services Australia staff to submit fraudulent Medicare claims.
• He was arrested at Emu Plains in late July and is due to face court in Penrith.
• The offences carry significant jail terms.