Alleged Black Summer bushfire, COVID-19 scammers refused bail
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Police say fraudulent activity was widespread in NSW after the Black Summer fires.
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Three women separately accused of fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars worth of bushfire and COVID-19 recovery grants have been refused bail in a Hunter Valley court.
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She s accused of fraudulently obtaining $60,000
Two other women accused of similar offences are also due to appear in court
Earlier this month, a 32-year-old woman in the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre was charged with eight counts of dishonestly obtain financial benefit by deception.