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Ex-Vocus chair indicted for insider trading

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... charges were dropped after a contested committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court. However, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) formally indicted Bowen on May 10. Of note, the CDPP may directly indict an accused after the ...

Fraudster sentenced to eight years behind bars

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
... convinced to borrow against their homes to invest with the scheme companies. The matter was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, in which Silver was set a non-parole period of two and a half years. In delivering the sentence ...

Former Octaviar director sees charges dropped

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) has withdrawn its fraud charges against former Octaviar Investment director David Mark Anderson, citing his ill health. Anderson had been facing 27 charges of fraud, including allegations that ...

Former director hit with dishonesty charges

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... value of the benefits gained, or a combination of both penalties. The matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following a referral from ASIC. The matter has been adjourned to April 18.

Former director charged with fraud

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2023
... granted bail and will appear in court on 9 May 2023 for committal. This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following ASICs investigation.

ASIC charges former investment company executives

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2023
... 2019. A new board was appointed, and trading in Benjamin Hornigold's shares resumed on 25 June 2020. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is handling the prosecution of Benjamin Hornigold's former executives after ASIC's investigation. ...

Unlicensed investor pleads guilty to fraud charges

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... Kamkolkar to pay another client within days of receipt of the funds. This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following an investigation and referral by ASIC.

Financial Circle director convicted, fined

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023
... whilst disqualified carried a maximum penalty of imprisonment for one year. The matter was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions after a brief and referral from ASIC.

Former Big Un chief charged with insider trading

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... been listed for mention at the Downing Centre Local Court on 11 April 2023 and will be prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following a referral from ASIC. Last year, Big Un former auditor Graham Rothesay Swan also came under ...

Mining company shares manipulator sentenced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... immediately after paying $6000 and undertaking two years' good behaviour. The matter was referred to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions by ASIC. "The sentencing decision finalises our suite of actions in relation to the manipulation of ...