Corruption investigations and related activities – results for 1 August to 31 October 2017
Results
- 19 investigations were commenced and 19 investigations were finalised; 47% of investigations were completed within 12 months.
- 16 people were charged with 41 offences.
- 1 referral was made to a prosecuting authority; there were 5 recommendations for disciplinary action, involving 2 people; 16 prevention recommendations were made.
- Hearings: 21 days of hearings were held in support of corruption investigations with 25 witnesses attending.
Statistics
- 54% (823) related to police
- 46% (696) related to other public sector agencies (including government-owned corporations)
- A total of 945 complaints were assessed 19 were retained for CCC investigation
- 92 were referred to the appropriate agency to investigate, subject to CCC monitoring
- 578 were referred to the appropriate agency, with no further advice required by the CCC
- 256 required no further action.
For a fuller outline of our results, see the CCC 2016–17 Annual Report.
Media releases
- A Gold Coast woman charged with fraudulent falsification of records – 2 August 2017
- A 65‐year‐old Ipswich man to face court on two charges of attempting to pervert justice – 3 August 2017
- Two Brisbane men to face fraud, forgery and uttering offences – 24 August 2017
- A 44‐year‐old South Eastern Region Superintendent charged with misconduct in relation to public office and perjury over allegations relating to the employment of a person to a position within the Queensland Police Service – 7 September 2017
- A 54‐year‐old Yamanto man served a Notice to Appear in Court to face one charge of misconduct in public office following a CCC investigation – 13 September 2017
- A 53‐year‐old Karana Downs man charged with official corruption and disobedience to statute law following a CCC investigation – 14 September 2017
- The CCC charged a 57‐year‐old Cashmere man with five offences including official corruption – 15 September 2017
- No criminal action relating to Mark Bailey’s email account – 22 September 2017
- A 53‐year‐old Karana Downs man charged with disclosure of a confidential document – 27 September 2017
- Three people served Notices to Appear in court on alleged official corruption charges relating to a Etheridge Shire Council contract – 30 September 2017
- Operation Belcarra report recommendations to improve local government integrity – 4 October 2017
- A Brookwater woman charged with official corruption – 5 October 2017
- A Brookwater man charged with official corruption – 5 October 2017
- A 66‐year‐old Ipswich man was issued a Notice to Appear in court to face six criminal offences including official corruption following a CCC investigation – 10 October 2017
- A Caboolture police officer charged with allegedly stealing as a servant – 12 October 2017
Last updated:
07 February 2018
