A man has been charged following an investigation into alleged bushfire-related fraud on the state's South Coast.
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"In March 2020, detectives from South Coast Police District commenced an investigation into a group of people suspected of fraudulently obtaining bushfire assistance payments from a number of charities," a NSW Police spokesperson said.
"Following further inquiries, a 45-year-old man was arrested at Batemans Bay Police Station about 10am on Monday, June 22.
"He was charged with three counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception, three counts of supply prohibited drug and common assault (DV-related).
"Police will allege the man attended a disaster recovery centre on three separate occasions in February, claiming to have lost his home and belongings in the Clyde Mountain bushfire."
Police said he then allegedly received almost $25,000 in emergency grants after making false claims to charitable organisations.
The man was granted conditional bail and is due to face Batemans Bay Local Court on Monday, July 6.
Inquiries are continuing.
