Stairway to jail over GST fraud

News Tax & Compliance Sanctions & Fines

Date: 16th Apr, 2025 Source: Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Country: Australia Original Source

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"On April 16, 2025, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) issued an update regarding Joshua Merrett being sentenced to 2 years and 11 months imprisonment for obtaining over $390,000 in fraudulent GST refunds. This sentence follows a successful investigation, Operation Protego, which has led to convictions of 103 individuals, penalties of up to $300 million, and the recovery of debts from those who have committed GST fraud."

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