Motor dealer in court over caravan scam

A Brisbane motor dealer has faced court accused of fraudulently making almost $900,000 by selling written-off caravans to dozens of unsuspecting drivers.

Anthony Michael Gliddon was last month charged with multiple fraud offences after a protracted investigation by Queensland Police's organised crime unit.

It is alleged the 65-year-old purchased statutorily written-off caravans at auction in NSW then transported them across the border.

The caravans' identification numbers were then allegedly replaced and the vehicles sold through shopping websites to unsuspecting drivers.

Vehicles that are statutorily written-off are not allowed to be registered in Australia and are only suitable for parts or scrap metal.

Court documents reveal Gliddon's alleged operation ran from January 2014 to November 2016 and defrauded almost $900,000 from 81 people in amounts of between $9500 and $26,000.

The Brisbane Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday that the investigation into the motor dealer is continuing.

Gliddon's case will return to court on October 23.

Drivers who bought a caravan from Gliddon are eligible to lodge a claim for financial compensation from the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Earlier this month the OFT said it would pursue disciplinary action against Gliddon and seek to have his motor dealer licence revoked.