Man Charged in Bail Compliance Probe

Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged a man as part of their investigation into issues identified with the bail compliance tracking service being provided by a bail compliance company.

The 50-year-old Camberwell man was charged with 27 offences of perjury (x20) and attempt to pervert the course of justice (x7) on Friday, 9 August.

He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday,13 August.

The investigation into the bail compliance service remains ongoing.

Taskforce Lunar has several active investigations in relation to privately operated bail support or compliance companies.

Victoria Police will pursue all relevant investigations to identify where criminal offences are suspected to have occurred or have been committed by individuals and or companies operating these bail support services.

Anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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