April 1, 2019
Police are investigating an alleged line-dancing fraud which may have swindled more than $120,000 out of members of the public.
They want to speak to two men – Brett Jenkins, 37, and his father Bruce Jenkins, 66 – who they believe may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
They were last sighted in the Enoggera area about five or six days ago.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ken Rogers said the pair were associated with a company, Brett Jenkins Linedancing, which has been operating for 15 years however the alleged fraudulent activity had only occurred over the past six to 12 months.
Detectives also want to speak to any other victims of the alleged scam.
He said police had so far receiver 100 complaints, but that figure was growing almost daily.
Police allege the fraud involved booking line-dancing holidays – including overseas and interstate – to competitions, festivals and social events including cruises.
Police, who are working in co-operation with the Department of Fair Trading, have received complaints from members of the public in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast that money was paid but the holiday was cancelled with no refunds provided.
Det Rogers said the amounts ranged from a $300 or $400 through to $10,000 for some victims, and most of the victims were elderly.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000.
