NSW police alleged that young offenders, inmates and public school students were encouraged to file fraudulent claims of historic sexual abuse
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Seven people have been charged over an alleged fraudulent sexual abuse compensation claims scheme that allegedly netted more than $1bn.
NSW police alleged that “claim farmers” approached former young offenders, inmates and public school students, encouraging them to file fraudulent compensation claims for historic child sexual abuse while in care.
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