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Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 17 September 2026 at 4:41 pm

Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction

Court hears Mauro Paul Coluzzi and two associates defrauded customers and banks of more than $130,000 An Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards.

Mauro Paul Coluzzi’s family members broke down in court as he was jailed until December 2027 for leading two criminal syndicates funded with pilfered plastic.

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Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction

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