Police have charged a man with hundreds of financial fraud offences worth almost $750,000 in NSW.
The 43-year-old man was arrested at a home in Marsden Park last week, following an extensive investigation by strike force detectives.
He was later charged with 140 offences including knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
Detectives allege a Sydney-based finance company offering finance through approved merchants submitted fraudulent finance applications on behalf of 79 customers for the purchase of solar panels to the value of $747,308.
It is understood the customers were not aware of the applications, which occurred between April and June.
Police seized a number of items including electronics and documentation relevant to their investigation following the man's arrest.
The items seized will undergo further forensic examination, police said.
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NSW Superintendent Gordon Arbinja encouraged everyone to take to steps to protect their identities online, and said everyone had a role to play in putting an end to financial fraud.
"We also want to urge companies who provide financial services to ensure they're doing their due diligence in confirming the legitimacy of their customers," he said.
"If you believe your identity has been exploited or compromised online for the purpose of illegitimate finance applications, you should contact the police immediately."
The 43-year-old man was granted strict conditional bail to appear in Mt Druitt Local Court today.
