Sydney accountant sentenced to six years’ jail
A former tax agent and Sydney accountant Peter Lines has been sentenced to six years in jail following his hearing at the Downing Centre District Court.
Mr Lines was found to have obtained more than $600,000 in fraudulent refunds and attempted to obtain an additional $180,000 on top of it.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Jade Hawkins said she was pleased with the court’s decision after Mr Lines was found to have abused his position as a tax agent.
“Mr Lines breached his position of trust,” said Ms Hawkins.
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