article_snippet: Ms Higgins' Aussie Giggles arrest is a result of a joint AFP, Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Social Services (DSS) investigation after the agencies discovered irregularities in payments.
article_snippet: AFP Fraud and Anti-Corruption Centre manager Linda Champion said: 'Investigations like this send a clear message to anyone who is thinking of engaging in this type of [alleged] criminal activity – collectively we have proven we ability to investigate and take action, as we have done today.'
article_snippet: General Manager DHS, Hank Jongen said fraud would not be tolerated. '
article_snippet: If there are people out there who think people can get away with fraud, people need to think again,' Hank Jongen said. '
article_snippet: It is only a matter of time before we catch up with people, and when we do, we will make sure people are dealt with in the courts.'
article_snippet: A DSS spokesperson said child care services that did the wrong thing were on notice. '
article_snippet: DSS takes non-compliance very seriously and, as demonstrated in this case today, will use all means available to us to enforce the law where the evidence warrants this case.'
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