A 36-year-old man accused of siphoning and laundering money through an alleged phishing scheme has had his case delayed in court.
Brent Galambos, of Tomakin, appeared in Batemans Bay Local Court facing charges of obtaining data with intent to commit a computer offence and dishonestly obtaining personal financial information. He has not yet entered pleas.
Galambos’ lawyer said the matter was delayed due to the complexity of the case and because the brief of evidence has yet to be served.
Police allege Galambos sent suspicious texts to people across Australia where he claimed they had missed mobile service payments and that their accounts would be subsequently restricted. The messages allegedly contained a link to a malicious website designed to harvest banking details.
The alleged mass text campaign in August 2025 drew the attention of the Australian Federal Police, who began investigating Galambos and collecting reports.
During a search of Galambos’ coastal home, police allegedly seized several electronic devices, including mobile phones found hidden in an in-ground drainage pipe.
A date for the next court appearance has not yet been announced.
Source: The Daily Telegraph
