Exclusive: An online business based in Sydney will be taken to court after it allegedly made false claims it had connections to the victims of the Bondi terror attack.
Bondi United, a website that sells clothing and accessories, and its director Marvaldeep Singh, allegedly told customers that proceeds from the sale of clothing and accessories would assist victims of the Bondi shooting, despite the business not having any connection to the shooting or those impacted.
NSW Fair Trading issued a public warning against the business in February, and in a statement seen by nine.com.au, intends to take the matter to the NSW Supreme Court for alleged breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
“Consumers should be able to trust that representations made by traders are truthful and accurate,” NSW Fair Trading’s executive director of consumer affairs Andrew Floro told nine.com.au.
“These proceedings demonstrate NSW Fair Trading’s commitment to protecting consumers and taking action where traders are alleged to exploit community goodwill and public sympathy.”
The Bondi terror attack in December, the worst terrorist attack on Australian soil, left 15 innocent people dead.
If found guilty, Bondi United could face financial penalties, according to the statement from NSW Fair Trading.
NSW Fair Trading announced the business’s activities came on the radar earlier this year, issuing a public warning for customers not to engage with the business.
“NSW Fair Trading’s investigation has found these...
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