Friday, 26 June 2026

A 30-year-old woman is facing court today after being charged with more than 400 alleged fraud offences following a major investigation in Coffs Harbour.

Police allege the former employee of a strata management business fraudulently transferred more than $2 million from trust accounts into her personal bank account.

The matter first came to light in January 2025, when authorities were alerted to suspected fraudulent activity linked to the business in the Coffs Harbour area.

Detectives from the Coffs/Clarence Police District launched an investigation under Strike Force Colebrook, conducting extensive inquiries over an extended period.

Police will allege in court that the stolen funds were used for personal spending, including luxury goods purchases, cryptocurrency investments, and the acquisition of an SUV.

About 12.30pm on Thursday 25 June 2026, detectives arrested the woman at a Coffs Harbour residence.

She was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station and charged with recklessly deal with proceeds of crime, along with 403 counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.

The woman was refused bail and is due to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today.