Real Estate Scammer Denied Bail

A Melbourne man, Craig Heath, 53, has been arrested in a brazen real estate scam allegedly targeting 31 victims for over $10 million. Posing as a developer and project supervisor, Heath demanded $15,000 monthly from a homeowner selling a $1M property—only to be exposed after a quick online search revealed his criminal history. While on bail for prior charges, he allegedly breached conditions by using a person with a learning disability as a “shadow director,” skipping court hearings, and using dating and encrypted apps. Now denied bail, Heath also faces new charges for an alleged “rape by fraud” from 2026. Prosecutors say his scheme is part of a pattern of deception, and the magistrate found no justification for release given the scale of the alleged fraud and his repeated violations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02b21af0d55b8bde