AdvertisementUpdated NationalNSWCrime Former council boss charged over alleged $1.3m fraud Riley Walter and Kayla Olaya Updated January 29, 2026 — 12:20pm ,first published January 29, 2026 — 10:40am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Police launched Strike Force Mullagh in May 2024 to investigate allegations of fraud and corruption at Dimec’s former workplaces – Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Shoalhaven City Council and Murrumbidgee Council. From 2016 to 2020, he worked in several roles at Shoalhaven City Council, including as a project manager. Dimec is alleged to have defrauded Goulburn Mulwaree Council of more than $700,000 and Shoalhaven City Council of more than $550,000 using dozens of fraudulent invoices. Shoalhaven City Council said it was assisting detectives with their investigation, but would not comment on the allegations against their former employee.