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Construction CEO who claims ex-wife poisoned him faces losing $9.5million Crown apartment in dramatic new divorce twist – after calling another woman his ‘queen’
A Sydney construction company boss, Mario Evangelo, is at risk of losing his $9.5 million Crown Towers apartment amid a bitter divorce battle, according to Daily Mail reporting. Evangelo has claimed his ex-wife attempted to poison him, while the case has also involved an apprehended violence order and allegations he referred to another woman as his "queen," adding a personal dimension to the ongoing court dispute.
The property, a luxury apartment in Sydney's Crown Towers development, is reportedly under threat because of a loan default linked to the fallout from the marriage breakdown. Details of the underlying poisoning allegation and the AVO have not been independently verified, and the matter remains before the courts as the divorce proceedings continue.
In short
- Sydney construction CEO Mario Evangelo faces losing $9.5m Crown Towers flat
- He alleges his ex-wife tried to poison him amid divorce
- Case involves an AVO, a loan default and a "queen" comment row
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The case for
In family law proceedings, property division should follow established equitable principles rather than being determined by allegations that properly belong in the criminal justice system. Whilst poisoning claims are serious, they require investigation and proof through proper legal channels where guilt must be established beyond reasonable doubt. Allowing divorce outcomes to hinge on unproven allegations risks weaponising family law against one party and undermines the fairness that both parties deserve from a predictable, consistent legal system.
The case against
A spouse's conduct, particularly conduct as serious as alleged attempted poisoning, is properly considered by family courts when determining fair property division. His behaviour throughout the process—such as referring to another woman as his 'queen' during the marriage dissolution—reflects his character and credibility. The financial consequences he faces are not judicial punishment but natural results of serious marital misconduct; they reflect genuine accountability without requiring separate criminal conviction.
Explained simply
Mario Evangelo is a Sydney construction company executive currently going through a contested divorce from his ex-wife. The separation has involved serious allegations, including a claim from Evangelo that his ex-wife attempted to poison him, and an apprehended violence order has been made as part of the proceedings.
The dispute has also encompassed personal conduct matters, with reports that Evangelo referred to another woman as his 'queen' during the separation. The divorce involves the division of substantial assets and financial claims, with the case remaining before the courts as both sides pursue their respective positions.
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