Three Cape York community members have been charged with fraud offences following allegations that more than $400,000 was improperly obtained from two Aboriginal corporations.

Queensland Police on Tuesday announced charges against three individuals after what they described as a "protracted" five-year investigation. Police allege the trio "dishonestly used more than $400,000 from two corporations in the Cape York area" — the Cape York Land Council (CYLC) and Kalan Enterprises.

According to police, the funds were allegedly used to "purchase private suites and catering at rugby league games in Brisbane, international airfares and luxury accommodation, fishing charters, and host private social events".

The ABC has reported the individuals charged are former Cape York Land Council chief executive Dion Creek, artist Naomi Hobson and former Kalan Enterprises chief executive Tim Jaffer.

Mr Creek, 44, co-founded Kalan Enterprises, which focuses on creating opportunities for Southern Kaantju people, and later served for two years as chief executive of the CYLC.

He has been charged with 15 offences, including eight counts of fraudulently producing or using false records, five counts of fraud, and two counts of dishonestly obtaining a benefit or advantage.

Mr Creek is due to appear in the Coen Magistrates Court on July 8.

Mr Jaffer, 56, who remains the listed contact person for Kalan Enterprises, has been charged with 22 offences. The charges include 10 counts of fraud, 11 counts of fraudulently producing or using a false record, and one count of dishonestly obtaining a benefit or advantage.

Ms Hobson, 48, who remains a board member of Kalan Enterprises according to the organisation's website, has been charged with five counts of fraud and two counts of fraudulently producing false records.

Mr Jaffer and Ms Hobson are scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on July 21.