Former Federal Labor MP Craig Thomson has been charged over an alleged fraudulent visa scheme worth millions of dollars.
The charges follow a joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australia Border Force (ABF), Australian Taxation Office (ATO), AUSTRAC and the Department of Home Affairs, which began in 2019.
Mr Thompson has now been charged with providing false documents and false or misleading information relating to non-citizens, as well as breaching restrictions on charging fees for immigration assistance.
His arrest comes after the investigation uncovered evidence of a ‘cash for visa' scheme, which allegedly took advantage of vulnerable visa holders who were not fully aware of Australian workplace laws and entitlements.
