A postal worker allegedly stole 70 pieces of mail sent to residents of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, taking bank cards and supplying them to organised criminals who then used them in a $1.4 million fraud.

The 56-year-old postman allegedly targeted the affluent suburbs of Edgecliff, Woollahra and Double Bay.

During dawn raids on Wednesday, police seized more than $14,000 in cash, a dedicated encrypted criminal communication device, stolen bank cards and several luxury items, including a Rolex watch and Louis Vuitton bags.

The postman was arrested at a Rockdale address and taken to Kogarah Police Station, where he was charged over the theft of 70 pieces of mail, and 143 counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage. He was also charged with participating in a criminal group.

Two other

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