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ASIC roundup: Director charged with 33 offences, and HCF Life fined

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Michael Dunjey charged with 33 criminal offences – May 9, 2025

Michael Dunjey, director of Ascent Investment and Coaching Pty Ltd, has been charged with 33 criminal offences:

  • 23 counts of fraudulently obtaining a benefit connected to more than A$4m in investor funds – violating section 409 of the Criminal Code 1913 (WA);
  • 5 counts of
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