<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Authorities have cracked down on an alleged NDIS fraud in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/queensland" rel="" target="_blank" title="Queensland"><span>Queensland</span></a><span>, seizing millions in cash, gold, and silver in the process.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A months-long investigation looking into an alleged illegitimate NDIS provider led to several searches being conducted across </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/brisbane" rel="" target="_blank" title="Brisbane"><span>Brisbane</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/cairns" rel="" target="_blank" title="Cairns"><span>Cairns</span></a><span>, and Far North Queensland last month.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The investigation began after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) claimed a participant was submitting claims for support and services that were not provided.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-4donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/5d0eb4fe-9c97-450b-86e1-1bdb15badd54" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Iran threatens to blow up ceasefire if 'Project Freedom' enacted</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The searches across five businesses and homes found $94,000 in cash, alleged to be the proceeds of crime, and gold and silver coins that had a value of around $82,000.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Large wads of cash were seen being sorted by investigators, with many large buckets allegedly containing the gold and silver also found during the searches.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The discovery came after the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (QCCC) uncovered over $5 million in gold, silver, and funds obtained by the syndicate.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/millions-gold-silver-cash-seized-alleged-ndis-fraud-queensland/5091c865-27c7-4074-ac66-e9a142a028aa" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The QCCC is now looking to confiscate the funds and assets allegedly obtained through illegal means.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>JUST IN:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/hantavirus-three-dead-after-suspected-outbreak-on-atlantic-ocean-ship-mv-hondius/ee7676a6-040e-4eb6-8fc9-30279814d78d" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Rat faeces virus leaves three dead on cruise ship in the Atlantic</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, no charges have been laid at this stage, with investigations continuing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The NDIS exists to support Australians with significant and permanent disability to access the services they need – every action we take is about protecting the NDIS for those who rely on it today and for future generations," an NDIA spokesperson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are strengthening our safeguards every day, including enhanced monitoring and payment controls to prevent, detect, and disrupt criminal behaviour targeting the Scheme."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The findings come just weeks after the Australian government announced it would </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/ndis-changes-announcement/22da4bdd-95d2-4ab8-a9f0-1ee26918dc90" rel="" target="_blank" title="slash billions in funding"><span>slash billions in funding</span></a><span> to the NDIS, in part to limit rots and exploitation from providers across the country.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 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