Fraud and Dishonesty Offences

Fraud and Dishonesty Offences

Fraud and dishonesty offences cover a range of conduct, from deception and obtaining property by false pretences, to identity theft and cyber fraud.

Key Offences

• Fraud (s 192E Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)): dishonestly obtaining property or financial advantage.
• Identity crime (s 192J Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)): possessing or manufacturing identification info for criminal use.
• Commonwealth offences target fraud against the government or use of telecommunications for fraud.

Modern Trends

The Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth) and recent reforms address cyber fraud and use of digital currencies in criminal schemes.

References

• Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), ss 192E, 192J.
• Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), Part 7.3.
• Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework 2024.
• Australian Institute of Criminology: Fraud and Financial Crime.
• Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth).