Elderly Accountant Steals $10M, Exploits Victims
Update: 2025-12-05
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Joseph Papalia, a 75-year-old accountant in Perth, Australia, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for defrauding 41 people out of nearly $10 million. He orchestrated complex investment schemes, claiming lucrative contracts with major companies like Walmart and Rio Tinto. Papalia exploited vulnerable individuals, including friends and family, by showing them pictures of sex toys and jewelry he claimed to import. He ran a Ponzi scheme, using new investors money to pay off earlier ones. Many victims lost their life savings and were forced to sell assets. Papalia expressed remorse and will be eligible for parole after 9 years and 8 months, with a compensation order for the victims.
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