Nick Petroulias and Despina Bakis face fraud charges over $1 million scheme
Former assistant tax commissioner Nick Petroulias and lawyer Despina Bakis face fraud charges linked to a scheme that netted over $1 million. The Independent Commission Against Corruption found they engaged in serious corrupt conduct, including falsifying documents and misappropriating funds from the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council. They will appear in court on July 23.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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