Darren Misquitta, the former head of the now-defunct Genius Childcare group, has been fined $4,000 by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to handling $120,000 that was the proceeds of a fraud committed six years ago.
The 41-year-old businessman admitted to one count of dealing in the proceeds of crime. The court did not record a conviction, meaning Misquitta avoids a criminal record. Two additional charges related to using a false document were dropped.
The case is part of a broader investigation into the financial collapse of Genius Childcare, with authorities reportedly chasing millions of dollars still unaccounted for. The incident has raised concerns about governance and corporate ethics within the early childhood education sector.
Misquitta’s legal outcome comes amid growing scrutiny of childcare providers and calls for stronger oversight to protect public funds and ensure accountability in services entrusted with the care of young children.
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Genius Childcare Boss Fined For Handling Proceeds Of Crime As Investigators Chase Missing Millions
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