Two men have been charged with 390 offences over an alleged card skimming scam across the south east, including on the Gold Coast.
Police will allege the two Romanian nationals conducted a variety of fraud offences at businesses and ATM’s between February and May.
The offences occurred in close to 50 suburbs right across Queensland’s south east, including in Tugun.
Detectives established Operation Yankee Iron Tread in April to investigate the growing number of offences and eventually raided a home in Boronia Heights in Logan on Tuesday, where the 36 and 39-year-old’s were arrested.
During the search, officers seized $20,000 in cash, skimming devices, identification information, and template bank cards.
Both men have since been charged with 195 offences, including obtaining or dealing with identification information, fraud – dishonestly obtains property from another, and possessing equipment for purpose of committing/facilitating an offence.
Their police bail was refused, and they are expected to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Indooroopilly CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Blyth says police will be relentless in their pursuit to identify and bring to justice any person who attempts to take advantage of innocent Queenslanders.
“Stealing anyone’s personal information and hard-earned money is a brazen offence that police will not tolerate.”
“Police will take all reports of offences of this nature seriously.”
“If you believe you are a victim of fraudulent transactions, immediately notify your financial institution, report the matter to police and seek any further support you need.”
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