Corby's web of donors

WEBSITES dedicated to the convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby are being used to legally solicit cash donations from the public without scrutiny.

When media deals and book royalties are added to their sizeable defamation payout from Channel Seven, the Corby clan has amassed an estimated $3 million since Corby's arrest in 2004. However, it would appear the money is still not enough to cover Corby's
expenses, with one website promoting a ''trust fund'' that transfers public donations into a bank account operated by her mother, Rosleigh Rose.

In recent months, the sites have been the subject of growing discussion on internet forums, where some bloggers have raised questions about the regulatory requirements and audit protocols for such donations.     Read Full