Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA serial fraudster who swindled innocent Queenslanders out of cash, promising valuable goods which he never delivered, has learned his punishment.Updated June 11, 2026 — 6:57pm,first published 6:53pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:48More than $1 billion in fines could be raked in over next four years in SAVideo icon1:34Woman hit and killed by rubbish truckVideo icon2:03Man who sexually abused nine children jailedVideo icon1:25Former bikie boss detained in BaliAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe