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flag Australian whistleblower alleges $16M in fraud at Nauru detention center via fake contracts and luxury asset purchases.

flag Australian whistleblower Derek Elias has accused the Home Affairs department of enabling widespread corruption in Nauru’s offshore detention program, alleging up to $16 million was paid to contractor Canstruct for fake or unnecessary services. flag He claims funds were funneled into luxury assets like a yacht, mansions, and artworks through fraudulent insurance schemes, part of a federal police probe. flag Elias says he was pressured to stay silent and faced a culture discouraging scrutiny. flag His claims are backed by another whistleblower who revealed the Finks bikie gang infiltrated a Nauruan security firm linked to a new immigration deal. flag Despite reforms following a 2024 inquiry, documents suggest ongoing misconduct, including inflated subcontracts, under current contractor MTC.

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