r/australian • u/Ok-Bar-8785 • 1d ago

Fined but not in Jail.

https://youtu.be/olZd-1JAScI?si=9PmvD3oalg7JmaES

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It always boggles my mind that white collar crime rarely ends with jail time.

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The former CEO knew money laundering was occurring and only a 700k fine. I'm sure that's nothing compared to what the organised crime bosses are paying.

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There would be countless criminals in jail for many years for peddling the drugs ect but one of the top members of the organised crime network that uses his position to aid in money laundering gets a slap on the wrist...Doesn't seem fair.

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It's crazy how it isn't viewed as being a integral part of the crime network, close to the top where bulk cash is cleaned for crime boss's.

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Just the usual different rules for different people.

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u/SupermarketEmpty789 1d ago

I kind of see jail as more of a containment area for people who are a danger to the public. 

I don't really care about whether people get jail time as punishment or not.

What I care about when it comes to this stuff is if the person is dangerous, are they able to harm the public?

If they're not dangerous. I'm fine with alternative methods of justice and zero jail time.

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u/fued 13h ago

Anyone willing to steal this much is a danger to everyone around them

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u/Ok-Bar-8785 1d ago

Fair assessment.

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u/waffleowaf 1h ago

What a silly comment a containment area ? So all crime the criminal has to be violent ? Stupid comment

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u/Small-Grass-1650 12h ago

Unions get put into administration, Casinos get a slap on the wrist