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ARTICLE · 15 SEPTEMBER 2022

Coronial inquest examines Melissa Caddick disappearance

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A coronial inquest is when the Coroner considers evidence to determine a range of unknowns, after someone has died.

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Melissa Caddick was last seen in 2020. This was only hours after Australian Federal Police (AFP) and ASIC raided her Dover Heights property. With almost two years since her disappearance, a coronial inquest has now begun into her disappearance.

Melissa Caddick: Con-woman disappears

Melissa Caddick allegedly misappropriated at least $23 million through her Ponzi scheme over 8 years.

Caddick had her clients invest money on the false pretence that they invested in shares that she would manage. She created fake CommSec statements and account numbers to show the investors that their investment reaped in returns.

Caddick allegedly spent investors' finances on two homes in Sydney's eastern suburbs. In addition, she spent money on luxury cars, designer clothing, artwork and jewellery.

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