Revolver bookkeeper accused of siphoning $8.5 million as other clubs flagged
Sutasinee McGuigan, a former bookkeeper for the Prahran nightclub Revolver, is accused of misappropriating over $8.5 million. The allegations include more than 900 unauthorized transfers from the nightclub's bank accounts. Investigations are ongoing into other venues owned by Camillo Ippoliti, revealing further financial irregularities.
- ▪McGuigan is accused of siphoning $8,571,770 from Revolver between March 2017 and July 2025.
- ▪The initial claim alleged $4,486,608 in unlawful transfers, but this amount has nearly doubled after further investigations.
- ▪Subpoenas have been issued to four banks to investigate additional unauthorized fund transfers linked to McGuigan.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 19:47:00 +1000 |
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