A former mining executive charged with 136 offences after allegedly defrauding his ex-employer of almost $2 million will face court in Orange later this month after the matter was adjourned on Monday morning.
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Police will allege Brian Joseph Locke, 72, used his employment at the mining company Gold and Copper Resources to fraudulently obtain more than $1.9 million.
Detectives from the State Crime Command's Financial Crimes Squad, with assistance from Central West Police District, established Strike Force Curnuck to investigate reports of fraudulent offences committed against a mining company between 2009 and 2017.
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On January 18 detectives served Mr Locke, from Huntley, with a Court Attendance Notice for 56 offences, including dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception and obtain money by deception (greater than $5,000).
Investigations under Strike Force Curnuck are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Curnuck investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
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