Almost $20k at Dan Murphys, gifts for men… and $3,300 in racy lingerie: New details emerge about what billionaire’s secretary allegedly stole from her boss using a special American Express card
New details have emerged about allegations that a personal assistant to Australian billionaire Judith Neilson misused a special American Express card issued for household expenses, allegedly spending it on personal luxuries instead. The claims, reported in Australian court filings, add further detail to a case that has drawn attention because of Neilson's prominent wealth and philanthropic profile, raising questions about oversight of household staff with access to significant financial resources.
Among the alleged purchases were almost $20,000 spent at Dan Murphy's, an Australian liquor retailer, along with gifts bought for men and roughly $3,300 worth of lingerie. The allegations form part of a broader dispute over the assistant's use of the card, with the new spending details intended to illustrate the scale and nature of the alleged misuse of funds entrusted for legitimate business or household purposes.
- Billionaire's ex-assistant accused of misusing her Amex card
- Alleged spending included $20k on alcohol, $3,300 on lingerie
- Case highlights oversight risks around staff with company cards