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Update · 03:07 pm AEST · 4 September 2026

Western Australia consumer protection raids Perth real estate agency

Western Australia consumer protection raids Perth real estate agency
Photograph: ABC business (AU)

Western Australia's Consumer Protection agency executed a warrant at Perth real estate firm Ideal Realty on Thursday following allegations the owners used a shell company to buy a client's home without disclosure.

Consumer Protection Commissioner Trish Blake said investigators are examining documents related to the 2024 transaction involving vendor Chao "Jack" Wu, after new evidence allowed the case to be reopened, Rebecca Trigger reports for ABC business (AU).

Realtor raided after allegations agent sold client's home to himself Authorities have raided the offices of Ideal Realty amid a probe into allegations the Perth property firm's licensees used a shell company to buy their own client's home without telling him. abc.net.au
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