Hawthorn racism report author Phil Egan arrested over fraud allegations
by Australian Associated Press from on (#68W9V)
Sixty-year-old former Richmond AFL player vehemently denies police accusations
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The former Richmond AFL player and author of a bombshell Hawthorn racism report, Phil Egan, has been arrested and according to police is expected to be charged on summons with fraud offences.
Multiple media outlets report Egan was taken into police custody on Tuesday after an investigation into the management of an Aboriginal organisation in Victoria.
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