Police have arrested and charged three men and two teenage boys after they allegedly bought alcohol using fraudulent bank accounts.
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Investigators believe the males were involved in a number of thefts from businesses in Kyneton and Gisborne between July 16 and 20.
It is understood the group allegedly used the funds obtained from an ATM to purchase alcohol from various bottle shops before fleeing.
They were arrested when their vehicle broke down on the Calder Freeway about 5.30pm on Sunday.
Together the members of the group have been charged with 118 offences for matters related to deception and theft.
The three men - a 22-year-old from the western suburbs, an 18-year-old from Point Cook and a 19-year-old from Point Cook – were remanded in custody to appear before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Two teenagers, a 17-year-old boy from Point Cook and 15-year-old boy from Tarneit, will appear before a children’s court at a later date.
