Northern Territory Police have charged a 51-year-old woman with 27 counts of NDIS fraud following a seven month investigation.
In a statement, NT Police said they received a complaint regarding the alleged unauthorised use of a company credit card by a former employee of a non-profit organisation supporting NDIS clients in Darwin on 30 September last year.
“Serious Crime Squad commenced investigations, conducting extensive enquiries into the alleged offending,” NT Police said.
“As a result, on 22 April 2026, a 51-year-old female was served with a Notice to Appear and is scheduled to appear before the Darwin Local Court on 4 June 2026.”
The female has been charged with 27 counts of Obtain Financial Advantage by Deception.
NT Police have also referred the matter to the Australian Federal Police and the NDIS Fraud Fusion Task Force as part of a coordinated approach addressing NDIS fraud.
