Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Brisbane man charged over property fraud

POLICE have charged a 42-year-old Brisbane man with fraud offences totalling more than $800,000.

The man, from Kenmore in Brisbane's west, allegedly used a forged birth certificate to obtain a Queensland driver's licence and bank mortgages for the purchase of three homes in Brisbane.

Police also allege he obtained personal finance totalling $90,000 through credit cards.

The man was arrested last night and is currently being held in the Brisbane watchhouse.

He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court 5th February 2007.

Source: AAP