On the 23 April 2013, detectives from Fraud & e-Crime Investigation Services arrested and charged a 56 year old man from Sandy Bay with serious fraud offences after a lengthy investigation. 

Police allege the man created a number of fictitious identities for the purpose of obtaining credit from financial institutions and utility services in excess of $150,000.

The man was bailed to appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court. Police investigations are continuing.