Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission  have laid their first charges in relation to investigations into online betting and investment scams.

Ex-Queensland policeman Mick Featherstone’s business associate as well as his girlfriend have been charged over fraud and money laundering. Both were employed at Featherstone’s Gold Coast based private investigation firm, Phoienix Global.

Read the full story from Mark Willacy and Mark Solomons of the ABC here

Update Nov 2020: Committal hearing set for March 2021