Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction
The three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases. Photograph: AAPView image in fullscreenThe three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases. In Australia, Gambling Help Online is available on 1800 858 858.
- ▪The three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases.
- ▪Photograph: AAPView image in fullscreenThe three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases.
- ▪In Australia, Gambling Help Online is available on 1800 858 858.
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The three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases. Photograph: AAPView image in fullscreenThe three men stole dozens of cards from secure mail and obtained more than $100,000 in cash and fraudulent purchases. Photograph: AAPAustralia PostAustralia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addictionCourt hears Mauro Paul Coluzzi and two associates defrauded customers and banks of more than $130,000Australian Associated PressThu 17 Sep 2026 02.41 EDTFirst published on Thu 17 Sep 2026 02.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards.Mauro…
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