Staff at Australia 's Commonwealth Bank allegedly knew about a fraud scheme worth AUD 78 m ( $ 56 m ) for two years before alerting authorities . At least two mobile lenders, employed by CBA to visit clients at their home or place of work (and whom Fairfax has decided not to name), were involved in the alleged fraud but were never charged with any offences. William Jordanou and Robert Zaia are accused of faking documents to borrow millions of dollars for several business developments that never got off the ground . Staff at the bank received secret commissions for their role in the alleged fraud , which was uncovered by its management . Jordanou and Zaia have been charged with nearly 100 fraud and deception offences and are due to face court in February 2018 . Commonwealth Bank has declined to comment .
Staff at Australia 's Commonwealth Bank allegedly knew about a fraud scheme worth AUD 78 m ( $ 56 m ) for two years before alerting authorities . William Jordanou and Robert Zaia are accused of faking documents to borrow millions of dollars for several business developments that never got off the ground . Staff at the bank received secret commissions for their role in the alleged fraud , which was uncovered by its management . Jordanou and Zaia have been charged with nearly 100 fraud and deception offences and are due to face court in February 2018 . Commonwealth Bank has declined to comment .