Financial Crime Squad detectives have charged a woman following an investigation into an elaborate card skimming scheme worth $3.75 million.
Strike Force Gwynellen was established by State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad in March 2023 to investigate a transnational organised crime network hailing from Romania, believed to be involved in alleged card skimming throughout Sydney.
Earlier this week, two men – aged 40 and 43 – were charged and remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, strike force investigators attended a unit on Taren Point Road, Caringbah, where they arrested a 26-year-old woman about 12.30pm yesterday (Friday 29 September 2023).
She was taken to Sutherland Police Station and charged with recklessly deal with proceeds of crime more than $5000.
She was granted conditional bail to appear at Sutherland Local Court on Thursday 11 November 2023.
Investigations under Strike Force Gwynellen are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist strike force investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
