By: Sally Rawsthorne
July 22, 2026 — 9:51am A Sydney international student is behind bars after allegations he falsely claimed more than $5 million worth of false GST refunds on luxury watches.


Sally Rawsthorne is a Crime Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald. She covers a range of topics including crime and justice, education management, and higher education, often exploring themes related to campus life and educational policy. Sally's work has been featured in MSN, Stuff, The Age, WAtoday, Brisbane Times, and The Sydney Morning Herald.
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