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

• May 2026

  Christopher Peters pleaded guilty to five charges of obtaining by deception, ahead of his scheduled trial. He is due to appear for sentencing on 30 October 2026.
  
  Following the guilty pleas, the Crown determined to offer no evidence to charges against Robert Peters, and the Court dismissed those charges.

• Jan 2026

  Gurraj Singh Bhachu sentenced to nine months’ home detention after pleading guilty to 12 charges in September 2025.

• Aug 2024

  Francis Peters 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

• Sept 2023

  SFO files charges against Christopher Peters and Robert Peters