Dark Beauty - Episode 4: Istarlin

Istarlin Hassan, a mother of seven from Victoria, was accused of masterminding one of Australia’s most shocking welfare fraud schemes. Over several years, she allegedly exploited multiple government programs—including childcare subsidies, parenting payments, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)—to pocket an estimated $800,000.

Investigators claim Hassan misused NDIS funds meant for her own child with a disability, set up a fraudulent provider business, and collaborated with others to siphon money from vulnerable participants. At least six people with disabilities were left without the full support they desperately needed.

In 2024, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission banned Hassan from providing any services or support for two years, marking a major crackdown on fraud within the disability support system.

This case highlights the devastating impact of financial exploitation—not just on taxpayers, but on the most vulnerable members of society who rely on these services for survival.

 

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