The Australian Federal Police has launched an investigation into rapid antigen test (RAT) price gouging and has warned that individuals and businesses selling COVID-19 tests for more than 20 percent of the original retail purchase rate will face five years’ imprisonment or a $66,000 fine. AFP Assistant Commissioner Crime Command Nigel Ryan said there would be zero tolerance for those who were profiting from RATs at the expense of the Australian public. “The AFP will use its full powers to crack down on RAT price gouging. Not only is price gouging of RATs unethical, but it is illegal, and the AFP will use its significant resources to ensure it protects the public from the unlawful greed of others,’’ Ryan said in an AFP statement released on Friday. AFP will be coordinating with state and territory law enforcement, Commonwealth agencies and international partners for this investigation. This news follows the announcement that …