Former ECU lecturer faces fraud and other charges

A former Edith Cowan University lecturer has been charged by the Corruption and Crime Commission with three counts of fraud and four of opening an account under a false name.
CCC director of operations Nick Anticich said it is alleged that between 2000 and 2004 the former lecturer made out invoices for software development to Edith Cowan University with intent to defraud.
He said it is also alleged the man opened accounts under a false name between 1992 and 2004.
The 50 year old will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today.
The Commission had previously charged the man with two counts of giving false evidence. These charges are currently before the courts.
The man resigned from his position at the university last year.

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Former university lecturer faces further charges
20/3/06
A 50-year-old former lecturer from Edith Cowan University will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today after being charged by the Corruption and Crime Commission on Friday with three counts of fraud and four of opening an account under a false name.
The Commission had previously charged the man with two counts of giving false evidence. These charges are currently before the courts.
Director of Operations, Nick Anticich, said it is alleged that between 2000 and 2004 the former lecturer made out invoices for software development to Edith Cowan University with intent to defraud.
He said it is also alleged the man opened accounts under a false name between 1992 and 2004.
The man resigned from his position at the university last year.
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