Brisbane man charged with allegedly using fake service medals to promote art business

A 52-year-old Brisbane man has been charged for allegedly using fake service and academic awards to boost his artwork business.

Fortitude Valley detectives allege the man had several interactions with business customers between January and April this year, where the man fraudulently claimed to be the recipient of service awards including the Order of Australia (OAM) and Officer of the Order of Australia Officer (AO).

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