Police in Queensland charged the two men with money laundering as part of an investigation launched earlier this year into a wide-reaching scam, reports the Guardian.
The probe has uncovered evidence that a crime group skimmed money from automated teller machines, laundering about US$ 80,000 by sending it to associates in Bulgaria.
The 48-year-old from Palm Beach and 40-year old from Southport are expected to appear in magistrates court later this month.
Acting inspector Jason Gough said in a press statement that the men were hired “to assist with the sending of some of the proceeds offshore”.
He added: “Today’s action marks the start of an overt arrest phase for the investigation.”
More busts are expected to follow.
