At EAS Legal, we recently represented a 77-year-old male client before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for serious fraud-related offences arising from involvement in a scheme valued at approximately $3.8 million.
Fraud matters of this magnitude are treated with extreme seriousness by Victorian courts and frequently result in substantial terms of imprisonment, particularly where large sums of money are involved.
Given the scale of the offending, our client faced a very real risk of custody.
From the outset, our approach focused on ensuring the Court understood the true extent of our client’s involvement, which was limited in comparison to other parties.
We prepared detailed submissions addressing:
We carefully framed the matter so the Court could impose a penalty that was just and proportionate, rather than punitive beyond necessity.
Despite the seriousness and scale of the overall fraud, the Court ultimately imposed:
This was an exceptional result, particularly given the quantum of the fraud involved and the sentencing outcomes typically seen in large-scale financial crime matters.
Fraud offences involving significant sums of money often lead to immediate custody. Achieving a non-custodial outcome with no conviction in a matter linked to a $3.8 million fraud demonstrates the importance of:
At EAS Legal, we act in complex fraud, deception, and financial crime matters across Australia. We understand the serious consequences these charges carry and work tirelessly to protect our clients’ freedom and reputation.
