	{"id":101195,"date":"2024-08-01T20:24:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=101195"},"modified":"2024-08-01T20:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:25:57","slug":"man-arrested-genu-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/man-arrested-genu-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Man arrested over suspected fraud targeting genU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA Police arrested a man today (Thursday, August 1) as part of an investigation into allegations of suspected fraud targeting genU.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement released by genU earlier today, genU ran its own internal investigation triggered by suspicious activity relating to accounts being wrongfully charged to the not-for-profit organisation, and notified police in February 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The period of suspected fraudulent activity is believed to have occurred over five years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe remain strong and have incredible employees across Australia who continue to provide high-quality services and demonstrate unwavering commitment to our clients, their families and carers, and to our purpose to enrich the lives of others,&#8221; genU chief executive officer Clare Amies said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis has not and will not impact our day-to-day service delivery or the way we conduct our business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am pleased the investigation is progressing, and we will continue to work with Victoria Police to ensure justice is served.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VICTORIA Police arrested a man today (Thursday, August 1) as part of an investigation into allegations of suspected fraud targeting genU. 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