Man Jailed Nearly Four Years for $400k Fraud Attempt After Girlfriend’s Death
Greedy Aussie Nabs Nearly $400,000 Illegally
A 32-year-old man from Woodbridge, Australia, has been slammed with a prison sentence of three years and 10 months. He tried to con almost $400,000 in superannuation and life insurance after his girlfriend’s sudden passing in 2019.
Fraud Uncovered After Suspicious Death Certificate Request
The fraud was exposed when the woman’s family raised flags about her finances after the man asked for her death certificate. It emerged that shortly after she died from medical issues, he had sneaked into her superannuation account and swapped the beneficiary details to his own name.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested him in July 2020. The scandal finally wrapped up in Perth District Court on June 7, 2024, when he was found guilty of using a mobile phone to commit the offence – a serious breach under Australian law.
Judge Sets Nearly Two-Year Non-Parole Period
The court handed down a non-parole period of one year and 11 months, meaning he must serve almost two years before possible release.
AFP Praise for Protecting Victim’s Hard-Earned Assets
“We have helped to protect this young woman’s nest egg and ensured the money goes to the beneficiary she chose,” said Detective Inspector Andrea Coleman of the AFP. She praised her team’s commitment to fighting exploitation and serving the community every day.
This case sends a firm warning to anyone thinking of profiting from tragic losses – the law will catch up with you.
