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ASIC roundup: Fraud and stealing, false invoices, and a scam alert

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, January 27 – February 7, 2025.

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Martina Lindberg

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Lachlan John King permanently banned – February 7, 2025

The former financial adviser Lachlan John King has been permanently banned from working or engaging in financial services or credit activities following his conviction for fraud.

King was earlier in May 2024 convicted of two counts of fraud where he misappropriated

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