A National Disability Insurance Agency employee has been charged with allegedly defrauding the NDIS after $5 million worth of suspicious claims were found.
The Darwin man, aged 47, is accused of referring vulnerable members of the community to an NDIS provider business he co-owned.
Since 2019, the business has claimed more than $28 million in NDIS funding, with about $5 million of those claims identified as suspicious by authorities.
A man has been charged with defrauding the NDIS. (Getty)
Yesterday the Australian Federal Police carried out search warrants at a Lee Point home, a Durack business, and Yarrawonga businesses in the Darwin region.
They seized documents and electronic devices, including laptops, for further examination.
The 47-year-old man was charged with multiple offences, including fraud and abusing public office.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anybody with suspicions about NDIS-related fraud is urged to contact the helpline on 1800 650 717, or fill out an online form.
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