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Livestock fraud investigation

Police continue an investigation into local livestock fraud which has seen warrant executed from Pakenham to Warragul.

Detectives from the Financial Crime Squad charged a 48-year-old Lardner man last Friday with charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception, handling stolen goods and conspiracy to defraud.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 19 July.

The charges relate to an investigation into four export consignments of livestock in 2018 and 2019.

Police will allege false documents were forwarded and misleading information was provided to cattle export companies.

Detectives also executed warrants at properties in Pakenham and Warragul in July last year as part of this matter.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with any further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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