On 3 November, a Perth-based exercise physiologist was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for defrauding the veteran support system of more than $140,000. He will serve six months in custody before being eligible for release.
The man submitted invoices for payment by DVA for services that were never provided.
This outcome reinforces that fraud against the veteran support system will not be tolerated and that those who seek to exploit it will be held to account.
Protecting the integrity of the system is critical to ensuring veterans and their families can access the care and support they are entitled to, when they need it.
DVA is continuing to strengthen its efforts to detect and prosecute fraud, using enhanced data analytics and targeted investigations to identify suspicious claiming patterns.
These measures help safeguard the system and ensure taxpayer-funded support reaches those it is intended for.
Provider fraud undermines the integrity of the veteran support system and DVA invests significantly in preventing, detecting and responding to fraud, and we will continue to take decisive action where wrongdoing is identified.
We also encourage anyone who suspects fraudulent activity to report it-maintaining the integrity of the system is a shared responsibility.
