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Drug and alcohol counsellor charged following IBAC investigation
Victoria’s independent anti-corruption commission, IBAC, this morning charged a 69 year old Keilor Lodge man as part of an IBAC investigation into allegations of serious corruption.
The man, who works as a drug and alcohol counsellor, is due to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court this afternoon on charges of trafficking a drug of dependence, perverting the course of justice, perjury, and theft and dealing in proceeds of crime.
The charges follow an IBAC investigation, Operation Murano, into allegations that an employee of St Paul’s Prevention Rehabilitation, a registered charity based in Strathmore, has been providing false information to support bail applications and sentences by the court.
IBAC’s Operation Murano is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about corrupt conduct associated with St Paul’s Prevention Rehabilitation, or related bail and court support services, is encouraged to contact IBAC on www.ibac.vic.gov.au or 1300 735 135.
Media contact: 0427 480 840 / media@ibac.vic.gov.au
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