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Detectives Charge 32-Year-Old Cloncurry Woman with Fraud in Real Estate Misconduct
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Detectives from Cloncurry Rural and Stock Crime Squad have recently made an arrest in a case involving alleged fraud and misconduct in the real estate industry.
Alleged Misconduct by Real Estate Agent
It has been alleged that in February 2022, a 32-year-old woman, who was working as a real estate agent, intentionally and dishonestly failed to disclose all offers to the seller of a property in Mt Isa.
Instead, it is claimed that the woman presented her own offer as the sole available offer, concealing the existence of another offer. This alleged action led the landowner to believe that no other offer existed, resulting in the property being sold for approximately $27,500 less than the other offer.
Search Warrant and Electronic Evidence Seizure
On 8 August 2022, the Cloncurry Rural and Stock Crime Squad, in collaboration with the Electronic Evidence Unit, executed a search warrant at a Cloncurry business. During the operation, a significant amount of electronic evidence was seized for further investigation.
Charges and Court Appearance
After thorough examinations and investigations, the 32-year-old woman has now been formally charged with one count of fraud, specifically “dishonestly inducing a person to act.”
She is scheduled to appear before the Cloncurry Magistrates Court on July 14 to address these charges.
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Responsibilities of Real Estate Professionals
Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot, the Rural and Stock Crime Squad Northern Area Co-ordinator, emphasized that this case serves as a crucial reminder to all individuals involved in the real estate profession about their responsibilities and obligations under the Property Occupations Act 2014 and the Criminal Code 1899.
According to Detective Senior Sergeant Elliot, individuals who intentionally mislead others for personal financial gain can face serious fraud charges and legal consequences.
He urged anyone with knowledge of similar incidents or information that may assist in similar investigations to come forward and cooperate with the police.
Reporting Information to Authorities
If you have any information relevant to this case, please contact Policelink by submitting information through the online suspicious activity form available 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Alternatively, you can report crime information anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or submitting a report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Please reference the following number when providing information: QP2301070401.
SOURCE: POLICE QUEENSLAND
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