The criminal has been heading a Melbourne security firm's training and management for teams that clear cash jams in ATMs throughout Victoria, a company memo reveals.
The situation has raised worries about banks' diligence in screening subcontractors who handle customers' money, as skimming of accounts continues to cost millions each year.
After being alerted to the potential security issue, NAB said last week the criminal had been stripped of his responsibilities.
But the company told the Herald Sun he was still employed with them, while ANZ did not respond to whether any specific action had been taken against the company.
The Melbourne-based security firm also services Cash Card ATMs.
The Herald Sun has seen emails and a memo that names the criminal - who has a conviction for drug possession - as its chief executive officer.
"Please (see) our CEO ... so that you can be inducted to begin the course with everyone signed up," states the memo urging guards to undertake a training course.
The man also signs off as the CEO of the company in email correspondence.
The criminal was previously linked to the Gypsy Jokers motorcycle club and strip clubs when he owned a nightclub in Adelaide.
He was convicted in 1998 of possession of cocaine.
A spokeswoman for the firm said the man had been cleared by police to work as a security guard.
"I don't delve into employees' personal life," she said.
The company said, through lawyers, that he did not have any "significant involvement" in the security operations of the company.
NAB spokesman Mark Alexander said the bank took action as soon as it became aware of the situation.
"NAB has confirmed with its ATM service provider that the person in question no longer has any involvement in ATM maintenance for NAB," he said.
ANZ spokesman Stephen Ries said: "If any customer is the innocent victim of fraud, including skimming, they will be fully compensated for any losses."
Cash Card declined to comment. Victoria Police said it would not comment on individuals. The man did not return calls.
heraldsun.com.au 10 Dec 2012
Law makers, politicians and police amongst others work closely with criminals and their drug empires, more closely than the corporate media let the general populous know.
The government allows criminal organisations, and their heads to keep assets obtain from criminal proceeds, which incidentally is illegal.
Another win for criminals, under Australia's 'justice' system.
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