Rivers of gold: Raids take shine off alleged scam that has cost taxpayers an estimated $200m

By Chris Vedelago, Cameron Houston
July 13 2014 - 3:00am
When the illicit river of gold was discovered, it was believed to be one of Australia's largest tax fraud operations. Photo: Thinkstock
When the illicit river of gold was discovered, it was believed to be one of Australia's largest tax fraud operations. Photo: Thinkstock

The gold flowed from cities across the nation, often collected in furtive deals around Brisbane and transported in suitcases and car boots. Hundreds of kilograms were changing hands every week, so much that questions had to be asked.

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