Australian banker David Cao reportedly had a brief romance with radio personality Intern Pete Deppeler before later being charged in France over an alleged attempt to murder a new boyfriend using a saucepan of boiling water. The case has drawn attention because of Cao’s reported links to prominent Australian banks and the highly unusual nature of the allegations.

Cao is reported to have worked for ING and Westpac, while Deppeler is known from the Kyle and Jackie O radio programme. The article says the alleged incident occurred in France and concerns Cao’s subsequent relationship; the criminal charge remains an allegation to be tested through legal proceedings.