An arrest warrant has been issued for a former ALF powerbroker after he failed to look on fraud costs.
Ricky Nixon, 60, was as a consequence of seem within the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning, however by 3.15pm he had not appeared or contacted the court docket to clarify his absence.
Mr Nixon was charged with 10 offences in November final 12 months, following a police investigation into the alleged sale of fraudulent commemorative merchandise.
The alleged fraud associated to 10 footballs purportedly signed by members of the Melbourne Demons following their historic premiership win in 2021.
According to cost sheets, Mr Nixon allegedly “did by deception” purport the signatures of gamers had been real, which he then flogged for $595 every on October 1, 2021.
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In court docket Magistrate James Henderson stated Mr Nixon had been issued a summons to look on the “serious charges”.
“Having failed to appear by 3.15pm, I’m minded to issue a warrant,” he stated.
Police will now search to convey Mr Nixon earlier than the court docket as quickly as attainable.
A former participant within the Victorian Football League and Australian Football League, Mr Nixon used his place within the sport to pursue a profession as a sports activities agent.
Through his firm Flying Start, he rose to change into a strong determine within the AFL earlier than he was suspended in 2011.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
