FRAUD/
DISHONESTY
About Fraud & Dishonesty Charges Qld
Fraud under Section 408C of the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld) is designed to protect the community from dishonest conduct and financial loss. This legislation reflects the courts’ strong stance on safeguarding property, trust, and economic integrity.
Fraud and Dishonesty Charges Include:
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Credit card fraud is when someone dishonestly uses another person’s credit or debit card, or card details, to gain a financial advantage or cause a loss.
It is a criminal offence to knowingly provide false or misleading information to a Commonwealth entity, government official, or in compliance with a Commonwealth law.
Perjury is when a person knowingly makes a false statement under oath or affirmation in a judicial proceeding, about a matter that is material to the case. It strikes at the heart of the justice system because courts rely on truthful evidence.
