AN ARMIDALE nightclub owner was arrested on Friday night and charged with providing fraudulent information in an application to obtain a liquor licence.
Police allege that in April, the man submitted an application to the licensing police attached to New England Local Area Command.
Since the licence was granted for the premises, police have attended a number of alcohol-related incidents.
The licensing police commenced an investigation and will allege the man provided fraudulent details to obtain the licence.
About 6.40pm on Friday, police arrested the man in Armidale.
He was taken to Armidale Police Station where he was charged with dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception.
Police also executed two search warrants where they seized financial documentation and computer equipment.
The man was released on bail to appear at Armidale Local Court on 20 January 2013.
Investigations are continuing and police are working in conjunction with the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority.
The bar remains open for business under the control of another licensee.
