Melbourne woman found guilty of seven charges
A Melbourne woman, Mrs Lareota Lucas, 49, now living in Landau, was found guilty at the Old Bailey yesterday of seven charges of fraud or attempted deception.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
2
A Melbourne woman, Mrs Lareota Lucas, 49, now living in Landau, was found guilty at the Old Bailey yesterday of seven charges of fraud or attempted deception.
Police said a youth faced charges including bodily harm and fraud related to false pretences in a case linked to May events. The defendant was alleged to have attempted to obtain funds and property by deceit, with claims of assault and false representations and subsequent discharge.
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Counsel warned the Court of Appeal that a ruling by Mr HAL VERON could bar many from seeking Gruman relief. Veron noted 46 charges against him include extortion and improper claims. The judge suggested adverse findings could put cases into the Public Solicitor’s hands, prompting concern over access to defense.
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