69 additional charges laid following identity theft investigation

ACT Policing investigators have laid an additional 69 charges in relation to an identity theft investigation that commenced in 2020.

A 33-year-old man previously charged in September 2020, faced court on Friday (12 March 2021) where additional charges were laid.

The man is now facing an additional 67 counts of obtaining a financial advantage by deception and two counts of possession of stolen property.

Police allege the man stole identity documents he had access to as the owner of the Tuggeranong Vodafone store. To date police have identified 83 victims.

The man is next scheduled to appear in court on 23 April 2021.

Anyone with information that could assist police can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6528370. Information can be provided anonymously.

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