Two women charged in alleged $5 million mortgage fraud scheme

Stuff1NewsMonday 10 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Serious Fraud Office has charged two women following an Epsom search warrant regarding an alleged $5 million mortgage fraud. The agency claims a syndicate used stolen identities and forged documents to obtain mortgages without owners' knowledge. Investigators are now seeking help to identify three other people connected to the suspected group.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 10 Aug, 1:13pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 33 minutes
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