Police have alleged that a self-proclaimed fortune teller and her daughter, charged over an alleged $70 million fraud in Sydney, are connected to one of the largest fraud syndicates in Australian history.

53-year-old Anya Phan, who claimed to be a feng shui master and fortune teller, and her 25-year-old daughter were arrested yesterday at her multimillion-dollar Dover Heights mansion in the city's eastern suburbs.

Phan is accused of exploiting vulnerable clients in Sydney's Vietnamese community.

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"We know she has at least laundered $520,000 in a two-month period alone at this Sydney-based casino," Deputy Superintendent Gordon Arbinja, the commander of the NSW Police financial crimes squad, said.

"She is a high roller and very influential amongst her community."

Police will allege that she is one of the heads of the Penthouse Syndicate, one of the largest fraud syndicates in Australia's history.

"What's alarming in this one is now the syndicate has shifted," Arbinja said.

"The syndicate is now preying on you, on vulnerable people that are trusted within their community."

She allegedly persuaded victims to take out financial loans – while taking a share herself – based on her prediction that there was a "billionaire" in their future.

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The fraud, allegedly orchestrated with the help of her daughter, is estimated to total nearly $70 million.

During the pair's arrest, police also seized financial documents, mobile phones, other electronics, luxury handbags, a 40-gram gold bar worth $10,000 and $6600 in casino chips.

The NSW Crime Commission froze an additional $15 million worth of assets.

Phan has been charged with more than 40 offences, including dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

She was refused bail to appear in court today.

The daughter was charged with offences including obtaining financial advantage by deception and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

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"The younger woman was charged with two offences, mainly fraud in relation to the purchase of a $5.3 million apartment in Rose Bay," Arbinja said.

She was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow.

Arbinja said they came to the attention of Strike Force Myddleton detectives investigating a criminal syndicate targeting vehicle financing companies.

"What began as an investigation into fraudulent car financing has expanded into uncovering one of the most sophisticated financial crime syndicates I have seen in my career at the helm of the Financial Crimes Squad," he said.

Seventeen people have already been charged with links to the syndicate, with police saying there are more arrests to come.

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Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.

Multiple employees complained the man would constantly watch pornography in his office.

One woman says a teenager on an e-scooter punched her as she lay in the sun.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.05pm.

A Queensland resident with a confirmed case of measles visited parts of Sydney while infectious, including Accor Stadium for an Oasis concert, NSW Health authorities have warned.

The health alert comes after three cases of measles were confirmed in Queensland associated with the Jelly Roll concert in Brisbane on October 24.

A NSW Health spokesperson said people who attended the Oasis concert at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday should monitor for symptoms until Friday, November 28.

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The person also visited the Sydney Airport, the CBD, and inner west locations, and used trains between Saturday and Monday.

A full list of locations is posted on the NSW Health website.

"These locations pose no ongoing risk," NSW Health said.

Queensland Health yesterday issued its own measles alert after three confirmed cases emerged from a concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Anyone who attended American singer Jelly Roll's show on October 24 could have been exposed and is urged to be on the lookout for symptoms.

The three people spent time in the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Wide Bay areas while unknowingly infectious, Queensland Health said.

Health Protection NSW executive director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.

"Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body," McAnulty said.

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"It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until Friday, November 28.

"It's important for people to stay vigilant if they've been exposed, and if they develop symptoms, to please call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.

"We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations.

"This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious.

"Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment."

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says it has hit a major milestone by receiving over 300,000 tip-offs from the community about dodgy tax avoiders since launching its public whistleblower service in 2019.

In the last financial year alone, the ATO received almost 50,000 tip-offs from Australians about possible tax evaders.

Most of the suspicious behaviour related to the so-called "shadow economy", where people demand cash for work or incorrectly claim business expenses, the ATO said. 

The ATO estimates that billions of dollars are siphoned off through these dodgy practices, redirecting funds which could be going towards essential services like health, education, and infrastructure.

ATO Assistant Commissioner Tony Goding said businesses that dodge their tax and super obligations are simply stealing from fellow Australians.

"When someone cheats the system, they're not just breaking the law, they're freeloading on honest businesses and the rest of the community," Goding said. 

"Paying tax is not optional.

'Sooner or later, and probably sooner, if you're operating in the shadow economy, the ATO will discover this… as a result of a tip-off from one of your workers, customers or competitors."

Industries with the most tip-offs

The top three industries seeing a surge in tip-offs this year are building and construction, cafés and restaurants, and hairdressing and beauty services.

Goding noted that the sources of these reports are often very close to the businesses themselves. 

"With tip-offs often coming from customers, employees, other businesses, and even family and friends, the community is clearly fed up with dodgy behaviours and is stepping up to help us make things fairer," he said. 

Australians have been reporting businesses and individuals who didn't declare their income, demanded or paid for work in cash to avoid tax, or failed to report all sales.

Where have the most tip-offs come from?

Community vigilance is widespread across the country, but some areas are more active than others. 

In 2024–25, NSW residents led the charge, recording 15,907 tip-offs to the ATO, followed closely by Victorians with 11,890 and Queenslanders with 10,630.

While Sydney and Melbourne topped the charts for total tip-offs, suspicious activity is not confined to the major capital cities. 

The top five regional areas for tip-offs this year included a strong presence from Queensland: Robina; the Sunshine Coast Hinterland; Townsville; and Toowoomba.

Newcastle in NSW topped the regional list.

"From coastal towns to inland hubs, communities are calling out suspicious behaviour and helping the ATO crack down on the shadow economy," Goding said. 

The tip-offs the ATO receives have proved to be remarkably accurate, with 85 per cent of those analysed in the last financial year found to be suitable for further investigation.

Spotting the cheaters

Australians were becoming more savvy about what constitutes a red flag, the ATO said.

It's not just "cash only" signs that should raise eyebrows, but broader lifestyle and operational anomalies. 

Suspicions being flagged could include a luxury car parked outside a business that claims to be struggling, a busy café that never seems to report profits or employees, or workers being paid entirely in cash without payslips or superannuation entitlements.

"People evading their tax and super obligations are directly harming honest businesses and putting an increased burden on other Australians. There really is no excuse," Goding said. 

"And when you're caught, you don't just have to cough up the tax.

"You'll also face significant penalties plus interest on unpaid taxes and possibly even criminal sanctions."

Ministry staff have been contacted by about 30 schools and 30 early childhood services.

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