Worker faces six charges over alleged $411,914 WorkCover fraud
20 Mar 2026•BlueSafe Team•Source: WorkSafe VIC
A 54-year-old worker faces six charges over allegations she fraudulently received $411,914 in WorkCover payments between March 2021 and February 2025.
Four of the charges concern obtaining financial advantage by deception under section 82(1) of the Crimes Act. The other two concern fraudulently obtaining payment under section 581(1) of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
WorkSafe alleges the worker falsely represented her working hours and earnings while receiving WorkCover payments totalling $411,914 into her bank and superannuation accounts.
A filing hearing is scheduled at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court for 23 March 2026.