Sunday 8 May 2022 07:23 AM Liberal candidate is investigated by police for electoral fraud trends now
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A Coalition candidate in the upcoming federal election has been has been referred to federal police over concerns of possible electoral fraud.
Vivian Lobo is contesting the north Brisbane seat of Lilley, the most narrowly Labor held seat in Queensland with Anika Wells securing a margin of just 0.6 per cent at the last election.
The Australian Electoral Commission reviewed Mr Lobo's enrolment and candidate nomination forms over concerns he was not living at his specified address.
Vivian Lobo (pictured) is running for the seat of Lilley in Queensland currently narrowly held by Labor's Anika Wells
Mr Lobo had put his address as a home in Everton Park, which is in the electorate of Lilley.
On Friday, the lawn was freshly cut and sheets were hung in the windows of the house but there was no furniture or household items inside.
The AEC confirmed on Sunday it had referred the matter to the AFP.
'There is concern as to whether the information
