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Australia: Supernannuation targeted by scammers in COVID-19
As per Scamwatch, Australians financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have reportedly been victims of new superannuation scam. Scammers are taking advantage of the recent announcement by the Australian government regarding partial access being given, from mid-April to superannuation to those facing financial constraints due to COVID-19. Scamwatch, run by the Australian Competition and Consumer… Read More »
Apr 23, 2020 -
Australia reports over 2,700 visa scams in past 5 year
Australia reports over 2,700 visa scams in past 5 year The Department of Home Affairs in Australia received 2,796 allegations for visa scams from 2014 to 2019. The visa scams were reported to the Department’s migration fraud division. As per Freedom of Information Request FA 19/09/01554, Border Watch has received 2,796 scam related allegations between… Read More »
Apr 21, 2020 -
Identity fraud will lead to revocation of citizenship
An Indian man was stripped off his Australian citizenship after discovery of identity fraud committed by him in the past. The identity fraud was committed on various occasions. The first instance of fraud was in 2003 for obtaining an Indian passport. It was this passport that was used for travelling to Australia. A partner visa… Read More »
Apr 16, 2020 -
Australia cancels visas of violent migrants
In the recent 5 years, Australia has canceled visas of migrants that have been convicted of violent crimes, especially against women and children. Over 5,000 violent migrants have been deported by Australia in the recent years. As per official figures from the Department of Home Affairs of the Australian government, among the deportees, a significant… Read More »
Apr 2, 2020 -
Spain arrests 34 for immigration fraud
In February 2020, the Policia Nacional of Spain detained 34 for their alleged involvement in illegal immigration. In a police operation called ‘Llama’, the police agents arrested 6 Spaniards and 28 foreigners. Those arrested were held by the police for various crimes – belonging to a criminal organization, promotion of illegal crime, and forgery. Arrests… Read More »
Apr 2, 2020