Published on 10 Dec 2019

Initial charges laid on 15 September 2017 - two counts of deception, two counts of dishonestly dealing with documents and one count of abuse of public office.

Status

Sentenced - 3 December 2019

Outcome

  • Pleaded guilty to two counts of deception, one count of dishonestly dealing with documents and one count of abuse of public office.
  • Sentenced in the District Court to imprisonment of two years, one month and six days, with a non parole period of 12 months.

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