From newsport.com.au: Police have arrested 18 individuals in North Queensland for their involvement in a $2 million tax fraud scheme, which involved creating fake businesses to fraudulently claim GST refunds.

Charges have been filed against the arrested individuals, with ongoing investigations revealing over $8.5 million defrauded from the Australian Taxation Office.

Authorities encourage public reporting of tax fraud to aid in the investigation and highlight the need for community involvement.