Vineyard operators charged over alleged $20 million fraud

Two men have been charged in regional Victoria over an alleged $20 million fraud scam.

Police allege the pair, who operated vineyards in the Murray Darling region, falsified a range of documents to an Australian bank, including cheques and loan documentation, between September 2010 and March 2016.

The men managed to steal more than $20 million, police claim.

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A 62-year-old New South Wales man and a 56-year-old from Mildura, Victoria, have been charged with multiple offences.

They have been remanded in custody and will face court on September 17.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.