A New South Wales cattle farmer who lost his property during the Black Summer bushfires has been accused of burning it down himself while his neighbours fought to save their own homes.
has been accused of burning it down himself while his neighbours fought to save their own homes.
In the months following, the 60-year-old allegedly claimed six bushfire relief payments from charities, including the Red Cross and Rural Assistance Authority, and home insurance, totalling $600,000.NSW farmer Darren Colquhoun has been accused of burning his property down while his neighbours fought to save their own homes.He was charged with arson and fraud.
In closing submissions during the final day of his judge-alone trial, Colquhoun's barrister said the Crown's allegations don't make sense.
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