Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction
Summary
An Australia Post worker, Mauro Paul Coluzzi, used stolen bank cards from the mail to support his severe gambling addiction. Over 15 months, he and two others stole more than $100,000 in cash and goods, leading to his jail sentence until December 2027.Key Facts
- Mauro Paul Coluzzi worked for Australia Post since 2007 without prior issues.
- He stole dozens of bank cards from secure mail over 15 months in Sydney.
- Coluzzi and two accomplices used the cards to fraudulently obtain more than $100,000.
- He personally spent about $30,000 on cash, gold jewelry, phones, and online gift cards.
- His gambling addiction was described as severe and had harmed his marriage.
- Australia Post cooperated with NSW Police and stated they have zero tolerance for illegal activity.
- Judge Jillian Kiely ordered prison time, with parole eligibility in December 2027.
- Coluzzi’s family showed strong emotional distress during the court hearing.
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