Australian Federal Police Launch Investigation Into RATs Price Gouging

Australian Federal Police Launch Investigation Into RATs Price Gouging
The Australian Federal Police badge is seen in Canberra, Australia on Jun. 6, 2019 Photo by Getty Images
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The Australian Federal Police has launched an investigation into rapid antigen test (RAT) price gouging and has warned that individuals and businesses selling COVID-19 tests for more than 20 percent of the original retail purchase rate will face five years’ imprisonment or a $66,000 fine.

AFP Assistant Commissioner Crime Command Nigel Ryan said there would be zero tolerance for those who were profiting from RATs at the expense of the Australian public.