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Longest Money Laundering Sentence in Australia | Adelaide News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
A shocking money laundering case in Australia just reached its climax: 56-year-old Israeli national Shabtay Yaacoby, once a victim himself, now faces a 14-year prison term—the longest ever for such a crime in the country. As director of Blue Star Exchange, he didn’t pull the scam but masterminded the escape of $50 million stolen through fraud. Thirty-nine victims testified, each having sent life savings to his exchange under false pretenses. In a jaw-dropping twist, Yaacoby took the stand as a witness—once a victim, now the convicted architect of their loss. Despite heroic acts during a terror attack and a history of PTSD and cocaine-induced psychosis, the court ruled his mental health didn’t excuse his calculated crimes or lack of reparations. Victims will now be compensated, and Yaacoby may walk free in 2035—but this case is a chilling reminder that financial crime’s reach is far wider than the initial perpetrators. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/shabtay-yaacoby-jailed-for-14-years-laundering-scam-funds/107164182 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98bd066e15257274 Report issues to [email protected].