An Australian man from Canberra was found guilty of fraud after he stole over $46,200 from the Master Builders Association, his employer, in an effort to feed his gambling addiction. In an attempt to cash in on an unfulfilled gambling windfall, the suspect, an event organizer from 2019 to 2022, transferred event proceeds into personal accounts.
The case illustrates how anyone, regardless of profession or social standing, can suffer from gambling-related harm. It aligns with ongoing discussions in Australia about new rules, such as operator advertising limitations.
The case illustrates how anyone, regardless of profession or social standing, can suffer from gambling-related harm. It aligns with ongoing discussions in Australia about new rules, such as operator advertising limitations.
