Police still sorting alleged $824K paper trail in pub fraud case

THE extensive paper trail at the centre of the alleged $824,000 fraud involving Junee’s Commercial Hotel has prompted police to seek more time to prepare their case against the pub’s former manager.

The matter returned to court this week for a procedural mention as investigators continue compiling evidence.

Brenda Gore, 45, is accused of carrying out a series of fraudulent transactions totalling $824,000 over a three-year period while employed as the venue’s manager.

Police allege the transactions occurred between January 2023 and February 2026.

Brenda Gore pictured at the AHA NSW Awards in 2025 | Image: Facebook/Commercial Hotel Junee

The Junee woman was arrested on March 18 following a near month-long police investigation after significant financial discrepancies were allegedly uncovered within the business.

She was subsequently charged with seven counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception before being granted bail.

Gore first appeared before Wagga Local Court on May 27, where she pleaded not guilty to all seven charges.

The case returned to court on Monday, August 3, for a progress mention, where police prosecutors sought additional time to complete their brief of evidence.

The court was told a partial brief had already been served on the defence, however investigators were still working through the alleged transactions and associated financial records.

Judge Gareth Christofi adjourned the matter until August 24 for a further mention.