Two people have been arrested following an investigation into bushfire-related fraud on the state’s South Coast.
In March 2020, detectives from South Coast Police District commenced an investigation into a group of people suspected of fraudulently obtaining bushfire assistance payments from a number of charities.
Following extensive inquiries, police executed search warrants at two homes in Surf Beach, south of Batemans Bay.
Officers located and seized documents for examination.
A 47-year-old man and 38-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Batemans Bay Police Station, where they are currently assisting police with inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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