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Australian whistleblower alleges $16M in fraud at Nauru detention center via fake contracts and luxury asset purchases.
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.
He claims funds were funneled into luxury assets like a yacht, mansions, and artworks through fraudulent insurance schemes, part of a federal police probe.
Elias says he was pressured to stay silent and faced a culture discouraging scrutiny.
His claims are backed by another whistleblower who revealed the Finks bikie gang infiltrated a Nauruan security firm linked to a new immigration deal.
Despite reforms following a 2024 inquiry, documents suggest ongoing misconduct, including inflated subcontracts, under current contractor MTC.
Un informante australiano alega 16 millones de dólares en fraude en el centro de detención de Nauru a través de contratos falsos y compras de activos de lujo.