NSW Police charge a Sydney telco employee over alleged sale of customer data
iTnews (28 August 2026), citing an NSW Police statement, reports that a 30-year-old telecommunications employee was arrested at a police station in Sydney's west and charged over allegedly accessing customer data through his employment and selling it to criminal groups. Police allege the information was then used to commit fraud against multiple victims. Charges listed in that report are 12 counts of deal with identity info to commit an indictable offence, 12 counts of unauthorised function with intent to commit a serious offence, and 10 counts of agent corruptly receive benefit (34 offences). The arrest followed a Queensland Police referral. iTnews does not name the employer. The National Tribune reprint of the police release dates the arrest about 9.30am on Thursday 27 August 2026, refused bail to Liverpool Local Court the same day. These are allegations before a court.
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Primary: iTnews (28 Aug 2026; quotes NSW Police) ยท Vendor: NSW Police news index