An Adelaide-based accountant, who allegedly lodged a false activity statement to claim a refund of more than $4.5 million, was sentenced to three years and three months jail by the District Court of South Australia yesterday.
Colin John Coker, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception and two counts of forging Commonwealth documents.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) alleged that in April 2003, Coker used a company, Australian Mining and Exploration Pty Ltd, to lodge a refund, which was then stopped by the ATO.
Coker will be eligible for parole after serving 12 months jail.
