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National Gallery of Victoria employee allegedly stole $8m to buy phones he later sold

The Guardian World · 24 September 2026 at 09:38

National Gallery of Victoria employee allegedly stole $8m to buy phones he later sold

Victoria’s anti-corruption body charges the ex-staffer with seven counts of theft and one count of misconduct in public office Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former senior National Gallery of Victoria employee is alleged to have funnelled $8m from the gallery over six years.

He allegedly bought $8m worth of mobile phones using an NGV account, which he then sold for personal gain.

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National Gallery of Victoria employee allegedly stole $8m to buy phones he later sold

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