By Deanne Jeffers
DETECTIVES from Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit have arrested six men following the execution of several search warrants across Shepparton on Wednesday, June 17.
The arrests are part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent conduct involving a council and a Shepparton business between 2022 and 2026.
The men, aged between 36 and 55, were interviewed by police and released pending further enquiries.
In a statement, Greater Shepparton City Council confirmed that a small number of Council employees were involved in the police inquiry and said the matter had been referred to Victoria Police by the Council itself.
Council identified concerns
Council said it identified concerns through its internal governance and financial processes before deciding to refer the matter to police, describing the decision as consistent with its obligations and commitment to accountability and transparency.
“As this is now a police matter, Council is not in a position to make any further statements at this time,” the statement said.
Council said it remained focused on supporting the Greater Shepparton community and upholding the high standards of conduct expected by the community.
Victoria Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
