Auditor general’s report says ATO workers suspected to be among more than 57,000 people who tried to claim false GST refunds
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Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff have been investigated over suspicions they took part in a social media scam worth $2bn.
In an auditor general’s report on fraud management of the GST, the tax office revealed it sacked some employees and launched criminal investigations into others who were linked to the widespread rort.
Continue reading…Auditor general’s report says ATO workers suspected to be among more than 57,000 people who tried to claim false GST refundsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastUp to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff have been investigated over suspicions they took part in a social media scam worth $2bn.In an auditor general’s report on fraud management of the GST, the tax office revealed it sacked some employees and launched criminal investigations into others who were linked to the widespread rort.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…