SA: Eight arrested over identity fraud and theft

AAP General News (Australia)
04-08-2009
SA: Eight arrested over identity fraud and theft

ADELAIDE, April 8 AAP - Eight people have been charged over an elaborate scheme to
steal credit cards and use them to buy mobile phones and laptop computers in South Australia.

Police said the group, including four women from Victoria and a man and a woman from
NSW, were operating in the Adelaide Hills town of Mt Barker.

A spokesman said it would be alleged the group managed to have mail redirected to post
office boxes, allowing them to steal identities then collect credit cards.

They then used the cards to buy expensive mobile phones and electronic equipment including
laptop computers.

They have been charged with dishonestly dealing with documents and theft and have been
remanded in custody to appear in court at a later date.

"All the arrested people are believed to be part of an organised criminal network,"

the police spokesman said.

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