On 17 June 2022, Mr Anthony Paul Torre, of Mosman Park, Western Australia, appeared at the Perth Magistrates Court charged with eight counts of fraud and five counts of stealing pursuant to sections 409 and 378 of the Criminal Code (WA).

Following an ASIC investigation, it is alleged that between March 2010 and January 2015, Mr Torre stole, or with intent to defraud obtained, approximately $1.882 million from his clients.

It is alleged that Mr Torre used funds from his clients’ accounts for his own benefit.

This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. 

The matter has been adjourned to 16 September 2022. 

Background 

The maximum penalty for each offence of stealing under the Criminal Code WA is seven years imprisonment. The maximum penalty for each offence of fraud under the Criminal Code WA is seven years imprisonment or 10 years if the person deceived is of or over 60 years.

Editor's note 1:

On 16 September 2022, the matter was adjourned to 9 December 2022 for committal mention.

Editor's note 2:

On 9 December 2022, the matter was adjourned to 10 February 2023 for committal mention.

Editor's note 3:

On 10 February 2023, the matter was adjourned to 24 March 2023 for committal mention.

Editor's note 4:

On 24 March 2023, the matter was adjourned to 19 May 2023 for committal mention.

Editor's note 5:

On 19 May 2023, the matter was adjourned to 2 June 2023 for committal mention.

Editor's note 6:

On 2 June 2023, the matter was adjourned to 22 June 2023 for committal mention.

Editor's note 7:

On 22 June 2023, the matter was adjourned to 13 July 2023 for committal mention.

Editor’s note 8:

On 13 July 2023, the matter was mentioned in the Perth Magistrates Court. Mr Torre entered a plea of not guilty for all charges. The matter is now adjourned to 6 October 2023 in the District Court of Western Australia for a trial listing hearing.

Editor’s Note 9:

On 6 October 2023, the matter was adjourned to 3 November 2023 in the District Court of Western Australia for trial listing hearing.

Editor’s Note 10:

On 3 November 2023, the matter was listed for trial to run from 28 January 2025 to 25 February 2025.