A police raid on a Tomakin property has resulted in the arrest and charging of a man over an alleged online money scam via mobile phone messages.
The AFP commenced an investigation last month after being contacted by one of the telcos.
Police allege Brent Galambos sent a text message to customers mobile phones claiming their mobile service would be restricted due to missed payments. It allegedly contained a link to a website designed to steal personal and banking information.
Officers seized evidentiary items including computers, laptops, mobile devices, and SIM cards, with a number of mobile devices also allegedly found down an in-ground drainage pipe.
The AFP say a subsequent forensic assessment of one laptop allegedly revealed a substantial quantity of files containing the personally identifiable information of other people.
The 36-year-old has been charged with produce / supply / obtain data with intent to commit a computer offence and dishonestly obtain/deal in personal financial information.
The case was adjourned to a later date.
