Physiotherapist faces charges over alleged $650,000 fraud
04 Oct 2025•BlueSafe Team•Source: WorkSafe VIC
A physiotherapist faces four criminal charges over allegations they billed WorkSafe agents more than $650,000 for services that were not provided to injured workers.
The 36-year-old is charged under section 82(1) of the Crimes Act with four counts of dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
The allegations concern bills totalling $650,313 submitted to four WorkSafe agents between January 2023 and April 2025 for services to injured workers that were allegedly not delivered.
A filing hearing is scheduled at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for 1 October 2025.