Police have charged a Traralgon woman following an extensive investigation into multiple payments allegedly received from the Bushfire Relief Fund and the Gippsland Flood Relief Payment Scheme.
Police say the 30-year-old woman allegedly made fraudulent applications using a variety of names and addresses in January, June, and July, receiving a total amount of $14,700.
The woman has been charged with nine counts of obtain property by deception, and three counts of attempt to obtain property by deception.
She has been bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on 9 March.
Victoria Police worked in collaboration with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppervic.com.au
