Man charged with defrauding gov dept $200k

A 37-year-old Sydney man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to defraud an interstate governmental department of $200,000.

A Sydney man has been charged with defrauding an interstate governmental department of $200,000, with the intent to take more.

Police allege the 37-year-old redirected a "large amount" of money meant for an overseas investor into a separate account, withdrawing $200,000 in funds.

He was apprehended trying to board an international flight on Thursday and will appear at Downing Centre Local Court on February 11.


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