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Wests' Tim Simona charged with fraud

Disgraced Wests Tigers player Tim Simona has been charged with fraud and will face court next month.

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Disgraced Wests Tigers player Tim Simona has been charged with fraud and will face court next month. (AAP)

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Disgraced Wests Tigers NRL player Tim Simona has been charged with fraud over his dealings with charity.

NSW Police say a 25-year-old was arrested at a Macquarie Fields home, in southwestern Sydney, early on Wednesday morning and subsequently charged with obtaining benefit by deception.

Simona was deregistered from the NRL earlier this month after he admitted to placing bets on more than 60 games last season - ranging from wagers on himself to opposition teams and players.

He has since revealed he had a cocaine addiction which developed during his time at the NRL club.

A police spokeswoman told AAP on Wednesday the 25-year-old was granted bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on April 18.


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