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Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction

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Court hears Mauro Paul Coluzzi and two associates defrauded customers and banks of more than $130,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates An Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards. Mauro Paul Coluzzi’s family members broke down in court as he was jailed until December 2027 for leading two criminal syndicates funded with pilfered plastic.

Read the original report at The Guardian.

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