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A Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission report reveals former Townsville mayor Troy Thompson fabricated claims about a cancer diagnosis, military service, and academic credentials. The report also found that Thompson leaked numerous confidential council documents to an unnamed “adviser,” sending over 8,700 encrypted messages via WhatsApp within a five-month timeframe. These actions, detailed in the CCC report, highlight significant breaches of trust and potential misconduct during Thompson’s tenure as mayor.
