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A 29-year-old former St George bank employee from Prestons has been charged with fraud 15 offences after being arrested by police at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang beauty salon on Pitt Street in Sydney.

Investigators subsequently executed a search warrant at a business in Liverpool where computers and documents including identification in various names and loan applications were seized.

It will be alleged in court that this woman used her employment to facilitate unauthorised fraudulent bank transactions valued at nearly $600,000 over a two-year period” Financial Crimes Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Linda Howlett.

“This includes nearly $350,000 allegedly siphoned from an elderly individuals’ retirement and personal accounts – essentially stealing all of their savings.

“Criminal offences of this nature are not only financially debilitating, but also emotionally distressing for victims, and anyone involved in stealing the hard-earned wages and savings of others is disgraceful.

“The methods used to obtain the funds involved a high degree of planning. They were complex, of a large monetary value and designed in a way to concealed and abuse the trust of her employer and customers.

“Investigations of this nature are extremely complex and involve working in close collaboration with financial institutions to uncover the full extent of the alleged crimes committed.

“Anyone who believes their identity has been compromised online is urged to contact their financial institution and police,” Det Supt Howlett said.

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