Six charged over 'Irish Boys' betting scam

Six men will face court on fraud charges after allegedly running a cold call investment scam that netted $14 million from 150 victims.

Six men have been charged with fraud after allegedly duping punters into betting on both sides of sporting contests in a $14 million scam.

The four alleged ringleaders of the syndicate, known as "Irish Boys", will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on Tuesday, with a further two to face court in September.

The men were arrested this week after authorities raided properties including two so-called "boiler room" call centres on the Gold Coast after receiving information around 150 people across Australia had been scammed.


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