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Former Nationals member accused of killing Katanning teacher now facing fraud charges

2 sources·Updated August 15, 2026

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The West Australia·2h ago
Nationals candidate Benjamin Thomas Simpkins faces fraud charges after police investigation into teacher’s death
A Nationals candidate accused of killing a high school teacher in a hit and run is facing fraud charges after detectives discovered he allegedly lied about tertiary qualifications to obtain a medical job.
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