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National Gallery of Victoria employee allegedly stole $8m to buy phones he later sold

The Guardian World Thursday 24 September 2026, 08:38 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Victoria’s anti-corruption body charges the ex-staffer with seven counts of theft and one count of misconduct in public officeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former senior National Gallery of Victoria employee is alleged to have funnelled $8m from the gallery over six years. He allegedly bought $8m worth of mobile phones using an NGV account, which he then sold for personal gain.

Victoria’s anti-corruption body charges the ex-staffer with seven counts of theft and one count of misconduct in public office

A former senior National Gallery of Victoria employee is alleged to have funnelled $8m from the gallery over six years.

He allegedly bought $8m worth of mobile phones using an NGV account, which he then sold for personal gain.

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