Major Fraud Group Victoria Police
Major Fraud Group - Victoria Police
All the main statements presented on this website, including those that are merely comments, are supported by at least one, and often three to five, pieces of evidence. However, I want to highlight a specific statement regarding what Neil Jepson, Barrister for the Major Fraud Group, said to me in the Chambers of the Supreme Court of Victoria. We were both called to provide evidence on behalf of Barrister Sue Owens, but I cannot support this statement with documents. Since my next statement relies solely on my word regarding what Mr. Jepson said, I ask that everyone who has read the comments on absentjustice.com keep this in mind when considering his remarks; he has since passed away.
Mr. Jepson’s remarks expose a deeply sinister reality: the evidence presented to the Major Fraud Group regarding the duplicitous statements made by Dr. Gordon Hughes to Laurie James, the esteemed President of the Institute of Arbitrators Australia, is nothing short of shocking. Dr. Hughes claimed that he and his technical advisors had meticulously reviewed all 24,000 documents; however, these documents were never submitted for appropriate arbitration assessment.
The Major Fraud Group, along with Tony Morgon, the Chief Loss Assessor from GAB Robins—international assessors appointed by the Commonwealth Ombudsman—unearthed a disturbing truth: I did not submit these 24,000 FOI-released documents for arbitration due to Telstra's deliberate delays, which left me with inadequate time for a thorough review. In a further act of malice, Dr. Hughes categorically denied me the opportunity to present a mini-report that I had painstakingly compiled from these documents.
Dr. Hughes's actions amounted to a calculated misrepresentation to Laurie James during an official investigation, and his refusal to confront the lies—whether he or his advisors were responsible for them—constitutes a grave betrayal of trust that weighs heavily on all involved.
Mr. Jepson also pointed out that the Major Fraud Group continues to investigate the dubious claims made by Arbitration Project Manager John Rundell regarding the Brighton Criminal Investigation Branch. Rundell pretended that they were preparing to interrogate me about alleged criminal damage to his property; however, no such inquiry ever materialized. If there had been any legitimate suspicion against me, the Major Fraud Group and Victoria Police would not have sought my expertise on the fraud allegations involving Sue Owens’ clients. This entire scenario reeks of complicity and corruption at multiple levels.
It is both tragic and infuriating that Mr. Pinnock, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, persists in operating with alarming impunity. He made outrageous accusations against Laurie James, alleging that I had written to him claiming I had called Dr Hughes’ wife at 2:00 AM. Yet no such letter exists in any official records. This assertion is not only patently false, but our thorough investigation has also confirmed that I neither penned such a letter nor made that fateful call.
It is utterly heartbreaking that I must navigate through life bearing the scars inflicted by these insidious lies. For over two decades, I have endured the consequences of this
Five Chapters: The Officials Who Misrepresented Justice
It is essential to inform the reader that if they click on Chapter 1 - The Collusion Continues, and read that chapter—attached to the Open Letter dated 25/09/2025—followed by Chapter 2 - Inaccurate and Incomplete, Chapter 3 - The Sixth Damning Letter, Chapter 4 - The Seventh Damning Letter, and Chapter 5 - The Eighth Damning Letter, they will be left with no doubt whatsoever that my claims surrounding mR Neil Jepson are true and correct
After reading the five chapters above, it becomes undeniably clear that the three named arbitration officials—Dr. Gordon Hughes, the arbitrator handling my case; John Rundell, the Arbitration Project Manager; and John Pinnock, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and second appointed administrator, failed to accurately represent the facts during my arbitration and throughout the critical period leading up to 1996.
Arbitration in Australia—A System Compromised by Deception and Betrayal
For decades, I have fought to expose the corruption embedded within the Australian arbitration system, particularly as it relates to the Casualties of Telstra (COT) cases. What follows is not speculation. It is a documented account of lies, fabrications, and institutional complicity that thwarted legitimate appeals and silenced voices seeking redress.
Fabricated Allegations to Discredit and Silence
In an attempt to undermine my arbitration appeal, a false allegation was circulated claiming that I verbally harassed the wife of Dr. Gordon Hughes AO, the arbitrator overseeing my case. This defamatory claim originated from John Pinnock, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, and was sent to Laurie James, the President of the Institute of Arbitrators Australia. I categorically deny this allegation. It was a deliberate effort to damage my reputation and divert attention from the serious flaws in the arbitration process.
Dr. Hughes, aware of the falsehood, chose silence over integrity, allowing this lie to undermine the legitimacy of the proceedings. The emotional toll of being wrongfully accused—and of being betrayed by those meant to uphold justice—has been profound. Nonetheless, my commitment to uncovering the truth remains unwavering.
During my pending appeal process, my attorneys at Law Partners in Melbourne advised me to contact John Pinnock for documents related to my arbitration that could help challenge the unjust award given by Dr. Hughes. Unbeknownst to me, this request would lead to further deceit. In his letter dated January 10, 1996, Pinnock dismissed my request for these records, stating he would not provide any documents held by his office. This was just the beginning of a lengthy ordeal filled with treachery.
Dr. Hughes was central to this scheme. He refused to release my pre-arbitration files—evidence that would reveal his role as an "assessor" in four COT cases, contrary to the impartial arbitrator he claimed to be. His actions manipulated the arbitration agreement and undermined the genuine contract, further entrenching corruption. By October 1995, five months after my arbitration had concluded, I had to involve the Commonwealth Ombudsman. Working with the Ombudsman's Director of Investigations, John Wynack, we challenged Telstra’s misleading claims regarding the destruction of key files.
In 2008, driven by outrage, I launched a two-stage appeal through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, only to uncover further institutional collusion by the government itself. Even now, in 2025, I remain blocked from accessing the one document that could expose the corruption at the heart of this process. This betrayal runs deep within a system that rewards secrecy and punishes whistleblowers. Throughout my 30 years as a seafarer and in various roles on the Australian waterfront, I have encountered many resilient individuals. Yet, none have resorted to hiding behind others for protection as Dr Gordon Hughes continues to do.
The Disclosure That Never Came
On January 23, 1996, Dr Hughes wrote to John Pinnock regarding my situation, expressing concerns about the potential costs and implications of responding to the allegations raised against him. His letter hinted at the complex and fraught nature of the proceedings unfolding.
