How did a massive tax fraud start with a TikTok trend? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover Operation Protego, the ATO’s crackdown on a $2 billion GST scam—one of the biggest fraud cases in Australian history.

We’ll break down:

✔️ How the scam worked and spread across social media

✔️ The worst offenders and their outrageous spending

✔️ The fraud triangle—why people fall into financial crime

✔️ What the ATO is doing now to prevent future scams

From luxury shopping sprees to welfare recipients gaming the system, this fraud wasn’t just a crime—it stole from every Australian taxpayer. Tune in now!

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Kathy Jackson was once the brave whistle-blower who took down corrupt union officials—but her story took a shocking turn. Instead of cleaning up the system, she embezzled over $100,000 in union funds, using fake receipts, luxury shopping sprees, and lavish vacations to fuel her deception.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we examine how power and opportunity create the perfect conditions for fraud. We break down the fraud triangle, uncover how leaders justify unethical decisions, and discuss what business owners can learn from this high-profile case.

From hero to fraudster, this is the rise and fall of Kathy Jackson. Tune in now.

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In the swinging 1960s and ‘70s, Britain’s top musicians weren’t just making headlines for their music—they were also fleeing the country to avoid its eye-watering 98% tax rate.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into how The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and other rock legends used tax havens like France and the Bahamas to keep more of their hard-earned millions. We’ll explore how Keith Richards smuggled tea across borders, why Jimmy Page saw tax exile as "creative freedom," and how the UK government finally cracked down.

Was this financial survival or rockstar hypocrisy? Tune in to find out. 🎸💰

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A high-profile stockbroker, a secret tip, and a trade that changed everything—this is the insider trading scandal of Rene Rivkin.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into one of Australia’s biggest financial scandals, explaining how Rivkin’s Qantas trade landed him in legal trouble, why insider trading laws changed because of it, and the shocking aftermath. Plus, we take a detour into Martha Stewart’s own stock market misstep and explore what happens when the wealthy bend the rules and get caught.

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A convicted heroin dealer, stolen drug money, and a shocking tax deduction—this is the La Rosa case, one of the most controversial tax rulings in Australian history.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unpack how Frank La Rosa legally deducted $220,000 in stolen drug money, why the Federal Court upheld the ruling, and how this case forced lawmakers to change tax law forever. Plus, we explore La Rosa’s dark and tragic fate—a story that goes far beyond taxes.

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Paul Hogan went from Crocodile Dundee to one of the ATO’s most high-profile targets in Operation Wickenby—a massive tax evasion probe. Accused of hiding millions offshore, hit with a departure ban, and embroiled in lawsuits, Hogan fought back against the claims.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unravel how Australia’s most famous export became entangled in one of the biggest tax scandals in Australian history—and whether he really paid tens of millions to walk away.

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A secret web of offshore accounts, fake loans, and Australia’s wealthiest dodging millions in taxes—this is Operation Wickenby, the country’s biggest tax fraud crackdown.

In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover how a hotel raid on a Swiss banker’s laptop exposed celebrities, business moguls, and financial elites hiding billions from the ATO. From Paul Hogan to Glenn Wheatley, no one was safe from scrutiny. But did all the big names face justice?

Join us as we unravel the decade-long investigation, international money laundering schemes, and the $1 billion recovery that proved even the rich can’t outrun the taxman.

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What happens when a disgruntled farmer declares his land a sovereign nation to dodge taxes? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unravel the bizarre true story of Prince Leonard of Hutt River, the man who turned his Western Australian farm into a self-proclaimed kingdom—all to escape government wheat quotas.

From declaring war on Australia to refusing to pay taxes for decades, this tale is filled with quirky legal loopholes, a $3 million tax bill, and an empire that couldn’t outrun the ATO. Join us as we explore how one man’s bold rebellion became one of Australia’s most infamous tax battles.

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On October 25, 2016, a day of fun at Dreamworld turned into a nightmare when the Thunder River Rapids ride malfunctioned, claiming the lives of four innocent people. But beyond the tragedy itself lies a deeper question: Who was responsible?

In this episode, we unravel the failures that led to the disaster and the legal battle that followed. How did corporate negligence contribute to the fatal accident? And could Dreamworld’s parent company, Ardent Leisure, shield its executives from personal accountability under the corporate veil?

Through firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and a look at the aftermath, we expose how safety warnings were ignored, maintenance failures were covered up, and the legal system was pushed to its limits in the fight for justice.

Join us as we explore the intersection of corporate greed, accountability, and the limits of legal protection—and how, in the wake of disaster, acts of extraordinary bravery shone through the darkness.

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💰 The $100 Million Fraud That Shook Australia

Fast cars, strippers, bikies, and one of the biggest tax frauds in Australian history—this is the Plutus Payroll scandal. A group of five men, led by Adam Cranston, son of the ATO’s Deputy Commissioner, orchestrated a scheme that stole over $100 million from taxpayers.

🎙️ Inside This Episode:

💰How a strip club meeting led to an elaborate scam

💰The money laundering tactics used to stay undetected

💰How criminals used dummy directors and “friendly” liquidators

💰The AFP’s secret surveillance that brought them down

💰How this fraud changed Australian business laws forever

As the fraud expanded, so did their lavish lifestyles—private jets, Ferraris, and mansions, all funded by stolen taxpayer money. But they didn’t stay under the radar for long…

For more details: https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/tax-avoidance/the-fight-against-tax-crime/our-focus/serious-financial-crime-taskforce/operation-elbrus

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