Detectives attached to the Queensland Racing Crime Squad working in conjunction with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, Integrity Regulation Unit Stewards have today concluded a protracted investigation relating to a former harness racing participant.
A 69-year-old man from Redcliffe has been charged and released on bail to appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on January 8 in relation to charges of Match-Fixing, Fraud and Receiving Tainted Property.
Police will allege the man affected the outcome of a harness races at Albion Park in Queensland and Globe Derby Park in South Australia. It is further alleged that he facilitated the fraudulent purchase of harness racing horses whilst disqualified from all involvement in racing.
He is the fourth person to be charged with match-fixing offences.
Detective Inspector Mick Dowie of the Drug and Serious Crime Group said the QPS will continue to target anyone involved in illegal activity in the racing industry.
“The Queensland Racing Crime Squad
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