An investigation was launched following allegations by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that a participant had been fraudulently claiming support and services that were never provided.
Authorities conducted searches at five separate business and residential locations, uncovering $94,000 in cash believed to be linked to criminal activities. Additionally, they discovered gold and silver coins valued at approximately $82,000.
During these operations, investigators were seen organizing large sums of cash, and numerous sizable containers purportedly containing gold and silver were also seized.
This significant discovery followed an earlier revelation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (QCCC), which exposed over $5 million in gold, silver, and other funds amassed by the alleged syndicate.
The QCCC is now pursuing the confiscation of these assets and funds, which are suspected to have been acquired through illicit activities.
At present, no charges have been filed, as the investigation is still ongoing.
“The NDIS exists to support Australians with significant and permanent disability to access the services they need â every action we take is about protecting the NDIS for those who rely on it today and for future generations,” an NDIA spokesperson said.
“We are strengthening our safeguards every day, including enhanced monitoring and payment controls to prevent, detect, and disrupt criminal behaviour targeting the Scheme.”
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