Woman was paid $1.4 million as fake lawyer, police allege
Up next
Author
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
A Melbourne woman will face court accused of receiving over $1.4 million in salary for legal counsel despite not being a lawyer.

A 42-year-old woman from Surrey Hills was taken into custody yesterday morning amid accusations of posing as a qualified solicitor without holding a law degree or an Australian practicing certificate.

Authorities allege that since 2019, the woman has unlawfully acted as legal counsel for multiple firms.

A woman has been charged with pretending to be a lawyer in Melbourne.

It is claimed by investigators that she earned over $1.4 million in salary during this period.

The woman now faces five fraud charges, along with charges of practicing law without proper qualifications.

After being granted bail, she is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at Crime Stoppers Victoria.

STAY UPDATED: Follow us on all platforms to get the latest breaking news and exclusive stories.
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
Man who killed baby with ceramic coffee mug arrested after trying 'to get sympathy' from deputy 'over the loss of his child': Sheriff

Man Charged with Baby’s Death Using Coffee Mug Seeks Sympathy from Deputy, Sheriff Reports

Main: Anthony Grove being questioned by deputies on March 21 (Volusia County…

Four Inmates Hospitalized Following Disturbance at Juvenile Detention Center

By Staff Report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In a dramatic turn of events…
Woman waiting in Jeep outside taco stand suddenly shot dead by man yelling at her husband

Tragic Shooting: Jeep Passenger Fatally Shot at Taco Stand Amid Heated Confrontation

Inset top: Roland Contreras (San Antonio Police Department). Inset bottom: Gabrielle Felis…
Pete Hegseth ran right into 'classic' violation of Constitution with 'Orwellian' directive that had 'no legal effect,' judge rules

Judge Rules Pete Hegseth’s ‘Orwellian’ Directive a ‘Classic’ Constitutional Violation with No Legal Standing

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responds to a reporter”s question before the…
'You ever chopped cotton before?': Judge admonished for making racially insensitive remarks to Black defendant and being snarky with public defenders

Judge Criticized for Racially Insensitive Comments and Disrespectful Behavior in Courtroom

Judge John E. Jordan III (Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida). A Florida…
Wife fuming over estranged husband and new boyfriend's budding bromance opens fire on house they were partying at, shoots random guest standing on porch

Jealous Wife’s Shocking Reaction to Husband’s Friendship with Her New Partner Ends in Court Verdict

Inset: Olivia Clendenin (Warren County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The 5500 block of…
Man who murdered pregnant woman days away from giving birth and her boyfriend, then allegedly got his dad to help get rid of their bodies, is headed to prison

Man Sentenced to Prison for Double Murder of Pregnant Woman and Boyfriend; Father Allegedly Aided in Cover-Up

From left: Christopher Preciado and Ramon Preciado. Inset: Matthew Guerra and Savanah…
Mother stabbed her 10-month-old baby to death and chased man down driveway with 'fixed blade knife': Deputies

Tragic Incident: Mother Fatally Stabs Infant and Pursues Man with Knife, Authorities Report

Share A tragic incident has unfolded in a rural area of North…
Savannah Guthrie Mom Missing: Does Barking Dog Signal Abduction?

Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Unaccounted For: Could Family Dog’s Barking Hold Clues?

The ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie has taken a new twist, with…
Trump accuses ACLU of defying SCOTUS in Boasberg AEA case

Venezuelan Man’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Deportation and ‘Torture’ Assigned to Judge Often Criticized by Trump

Left: Donald Trump speaks at the annual Road to Majority conference in…
'A scene of death': Father of 3 killed when man shot innocent bystander during 'tense argument' with someone else outside family barbecue

Tragic Loss at Family Barbecue: Father of Three Fatally Shot Amid Stray Bullet During Heated Argument

Inset left: Steffen Tidwell (Lancaster County District Attorney”s Office). Inset right: Jomar…
Facebook post under suspected killer's name referred to alleged victim as 'the eye' before he was killed with a hatchet

Facebook Post by Suspected Killer Mentions Victim as ‘The Eye’ Prior to Hatchet Attack

Background: News footage of the home where Christopher Jaber was found dead…