Only Tax Crimes In The Building

How did a massive tax fraud start with a TikTok trend? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover Operation Protego, the ATO’s crackdown on a $2 billion GST scam—one of the biggest fraud cases in Australian history. We’ll break down: ✔️ How the scam worked and spread across social media ✔️ The worst offenders and their outrageous spending ✔️ The fraud triangle—why people fall i...

Kathy Jackson was once the brave whistle-blower who took down corrupt union officials—but her story took a shocking turn. Instead of cleaning up the system, she embezzled over $100,000 in union funds, using fake receipts, luxury shopping sprees, and lavish vacations to fuel her deception. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we examine how power and opportunity create the perfect co...

In the swinging 1960s and ‘70s, Britain’s top musicians weren’t just making headlines for their music—they were also fleeing the country to avoid its eye-watering 98% tax rate. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into how The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and other rock legends used tax havens like France and the Bahamas to keep more of their hard-earned millions. We’ll exp...

A high-profile stockbroker, a secret tip, and a trade that changed everything—this is the insider trading scandal of Rene Rivkin. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we dive into one of Australia’s biggest financial scandals, explaining how Rivkin’s Qantas trade landed him in legal trouble, why insider trading laws changed because of it, and the shocking aftermath. Plus, we take a...

A convicted heroin dealer, stolen drug money, and a shocking tax deduction—this is the La Rosa case, one of the most controversial tax rulings in Australian history. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unpack how Frank La Rosa legally deducted $220,000 in stolen drug money, why the Federal Court upheld the ruling, and how this case forced lawmakers to change tax law forever. Plu...

Paul Hogan went from Crocodile Dundee to one of the ATO’s most high-profile targets in Operation Wickenby—a massive tax evasion probe. Accused of hiding millions offshore, hit with a departure ban, and embroiled in lawsuits, Hogan fought back against the claims. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unravel how Australia’s most famous export became entangled in one of the biggest...

A secret web of offshore accounts, fake loans, and Australia’s wealthiest dodging millions in taxes—this is Operation Wickenby, the country’s biggest tax fraud crackdown. In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we uncover how a hotel raid on a Swiss banker’s laptop exposed celebrities, business moguls, and financial elites hiding billions from the ATO. From Paul Hogan to Glenn Wheatley...

What happens when a disgruntled farmer declares his land a sovereign nation to dodge taxes? In this episode of Only Tax Crimes in the Building, we unravel the bizarre true story of Prince Leonard of Hutt River, the man who turned his Western Australian farm into a self-proclaimed kingdom—all to escape government wheat quotas. From declaring war on Australia to refusing to pay taxes for decades, th...

On October 25, 2016, a day of fun at Dreamworld turned into a nightmare when the Thunder River Rapids ride malfunctioned, claiming the lives of four innocent people. But beyond the tragedy itself lies a deeper question: Who was responsible? In this episode, we unravel the failures that led to the disaster and the legal battle that followed. How did corporate negligence contribute to the fatal acci...

💰 The $100 Million Fraud That Shook Australia Fast cars, strippers, bikies, and one of the biggest tax frauds in Australian history—this is the Plutus Payroll scandal. A group of five men, led by Adam Cranston, son of the ATO’s Deputy Commissioner, orchestrated a scheme that stole over $100 million from taxpayers. 🎙️ Inside This Episode: 💰How a strip club meeting led to an elaborate scam 💰The m...

Welcome to Only Tax Crimes in the Building, where true crime meets tax fraud. This season unpacks some of Australia’s biggest tax crimes and corporate scandals—cases so bold they shaped the laws we follow today. From elaborate scams and tax evasion to shocking corporate fraud and even death, we’re diving into the world of white-collar criminals who went to extraordinary lengths to cheat the system...