prosecution | Case number: 190917

Gerard Peters & Others

Six people have been charged in a complex mortgage and investment fraud case.

The SFO alleges Christopher Peters, Robert Peters and two other defendants who cannot be named engaged in a scheme to obtain credit and properties by making false claims on home loan applications and to conveyancing solicitors often supported by falsified documents. In total, they are alleged to have obtained more than $8.6 million in lending and attempted to obtain a further $2.9 million.

Charges for an alleged investment fraud have also been filed against Christopher Peters, Robert Peters, Gerard Peters and Serene Peters for obtaining $1.8 million by deception. Christopher and Robert Peters have also been charged with obtaining those funds by forgery as an alternative charge.

Case Timeline

• Aug 2024

  Francis Peter sentenced to nine months and two weeks home detention

• May 2024

  Name suppression appeal declined for Christopher Peters

• Apr 2024

  Francis Peters pleads guilty to mortgage fraud charges

• Jan 2024

  Further charges filed

• Dec 2023

  SFO files charges against Francis Peters and one other defendant

• Oct 2023

  SFO files charges against Gerard Peters and Serene Peters

• Sep 2023

  SFO files charges against Christopher Peters and Robert Peters