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Tasmanian tax agent James Burrows accused of stealing in excess of a million dollars from clients
A 35-year-old tax agent has been charged with more than 40 fraud offences, after allegedly stealing in excess of a million dollars from his clients.
Key points:
- Police laid the larges following an 18-month investigation, sparked by social media
- It’s alleged James Burrows misappropriated tax returns and falsified business activity statements
- Police say there could be up to 50 victims
Tasmania Police arrested and charged James Burrows after an 18-month long joint investigation with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) that was sparked by complaints on social media.
The Launceston man was charged with 25 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception and 16 counts of stealing by misappropriation.
Detective Inspector Kim Steven said while the…
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