LEGAL
ACTION
In 1998, approximately $8.7 million was defrauded from the Commonwealth.
R v Muir On 5 June 2001 David John Muir was found guilty by a
jury in the ACT Supreme Court of defrauding the Commonwealth in 1998 of approximately
$8.7 million. Sentencing occurred in September 2001. The frauds were discovered
by the Department of Finance and Administration. The Department reported the matter
to the Australian Federal Police and provided assistance in the investigation
and prosecution of the crimes. Commonwealth of Australia v Davis Samuel
Pty Ltd & Ors Civil proceedings are being conducted by the Department
of Finance and Administration in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
for recovery of approximately $8.7 million from recipients of the funds defrauded
by David Muir. The action was commenced in January 1999 and is expected to be
heard on completion of all criminal proceedings.
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