Detectives have today charged a 54-year-old man from Geeveston with multiple charges of arson and dishonestly offences.

The charges are the culmination of a three month investigation by Detectives from Kingston CIB which commenced on 6 January 2017 when the man’s house at Geeveston was destroyed by fire.  The man has been charged with arson and attempting to dishonestly acquire a financial advantage, as a result of claiming insurance for the fire damage related to the property at Geeveston.

The man has also been charged with the following:

• Arson and dishonestly acquiring a financial advantage in relation to two fires in 2012 which occurred at his previous address in Blackmans Bay.
• Unlawfully setting fire to property and dishonestly acquiring a financial advantage in relation to a fire which destroyed his VW Combi in 2007 at Blackmans Bay.
• Injury to property and dishonestly acquiring a financial advantage in relation to the destruction of his MG motor car in 2014 at Triabunna.
• Aggravated burglary and stealing, and injury to property which occurred in 2006 at Blackmans Bay.

The charges relate to nearly $1 million worth of insurance claims.

The man has been bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates court in May 2017.

Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au