Phone taps reveal bickering and bitterness in alleged extortion scheme
A police affidavit reveals the bitterness that preceded the alleged extortion and the way the syndicate believed they could make the blackmail failsafe.
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Rachel Olding
Rachel Olding is a Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Money in tax fraud 'laundered through Lebanon'
Some of the money allegedly raised by a $130 million tax fraud scheme was laundered through Lebanon by a north shore builder before eventually finding its way to an eastern suburbs extortionist, new documents reveal.
'Illustrious' career on hold: Cranston suspended from ATO during criminal probe
ATO deputy commissioner appears in court for the first time following an investigation into a $130 million tax fraud scheme.
ATO fraud accused Lauren Cranston 'doesn't have a cent to rub together'
Pregnant and broke daughter of ATO deputy commissioner fights order for compulsory questioning.
The warning Australians would receive in a London-style attack
Australian authorities have formulated advice similar to the British 'Run, Hide, Tell' terror warning.
ATO Deputy Commissioner Michael Cranston to be charged over tax fraud
Police are calling it one of the biggest white collar fraud investigations in Australian history.
Israeli-American teen arrested over Australian school bomb hoax calls
The suspect behind 591 bomb hoaxes sent to Australian schools has been revealed as an Israeli-American teenager.
Man arrested on terror offences after raids in NSW town
Man who allegedly wanted to help the Islamic State with missile detection technology was already on the police radar.
The bombshell that Rosie Batty didn't see coming
She endured years of domestic violence. But there was another blow.
Sydney cocaine ring bust largest in Australian history
The gang behind the largest cocaine bust in Australian history have been described by police as a "robust, resilient and determined syndicate".
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