Fraud arrest at Gold Coast

Detectives have charged a 51-year-old man in relation to major fraud offences following a three-month investigation on the Gold Coast.

Around 7am this morning detectives executed a search warrant on a house at Hope Island where numerous computers, printers and telecommunications equipment were seized.

It will be alleged by police that the man was running a fraudulent finance brokerage company under the name Citi Private Capitol.

A 51-year-old Hope Island man has been charged with one count each of carrying on the business of committing fraud and disobeying a lawful order.

He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Police investigations are ongoing and detectives are keen to speak to anyone who has had any dealings with that company.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

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