Roberta Williams’ property raided as part of fraud probe

Australian Federal Police officers have raided the northern Melbourne home of gangland widow Roberta Williams as part of an investigation into National Disability Insurance Scheme fraud.

Thursday’s raid was conducted by the Fraud Fusion Taskforce. The taskforce is led by Services Australia with support from the AFP and the National Disability Insurance Agency.

Roberta was the wife of Carl Williams, a drug dealer convicted of four murders and conspiracy to murder a fifth man during Melbourne’s gangland wars. Carl was beaten to death by an inmate in Barwon Prison in April 2010.

On Thursday, Roberta and Carl’s daughter Dhakota hid behind her hoodie as she arrived at the property, before heading inside.

A dozen officers spent hours combing the property and vehicles, seizing several items.

No charges have been laid.

The NDIS assesses, processes and pay more than 500,000 NDIS claims.

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