Catchwords
Criminal law – Conspiracy to defraud – Elements of – Whether dishonesty an essential element – Tests of dishonesty in R v Ghosh and R v Salvo – Actus reus and mens rea – Agreement to use dishonest means – Intention to prejudice or imperil the rights or interest of others – Direction to jury.
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), ss 86(1)(e) and 86A.