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A Queensland woman was charged with fraud, it's exposed a rampant black market

Original report: ABC Queensland · 8 November 2026 at 4:38 am (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

ABC Queensland reports on "A Queensland woman was charged with fraud, it's exposed a rampant black market". Its published summary states: Black markets usually operate in the shadows, but a single fraud charge exposed one thriving in plain sight. Welcome to the world of demerit point trading.. For the complete account and further updates, see the original reporting linked below.

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