It’s been a long road — and this week, an important part of that story is finally public.
On 2 December, an investigative piece by Kate McClymont, one of Australia’s most respected and iconic journalists, was published nationally. Speaking with Kate was a genuine honour, and her work has finally brought clarity to events that derailed our family and business for more than a decade.
For those who prefer audio, Kate also covered the matter in a recent podcast:
You can access the published article here:
- Brisbane Times: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/how-a-fake-accountant-stole-millions-of-dollars-to-fund-his-extravagant-lifestyle-20251127-p5niyv.html
- WAToday: https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/how-a-fake-accountant-stole-millions-of-dollars-to-fund-his-extravagant-lifestyle-20251127-p5niyv.html
- Sydney Morning Herald: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-a-fake-accountant-stole-millions-of-dollars-to-fund-his-extravagant-lifestyle-20251127-p5niyv.html
If you cannot access the articles due to paywalls, email and we will provide a copy.
Kate’s investigation shows how our previous accountant George Dimitriou — an external adviser we were referred to and trusted — fabricated tax returns, forged signatures, back-dated documents and diverted funds, causing catastrophic loss to multiple families.
It also details the conduct of our solicitor Hector Ekes, who had previously been suspended for professional misconduct and whose law firm was later placed under Law Society management after numerous client complaints.
His involvement and advice during that period, including actions surrounding the Bramco name and business structures, significantly compounded the damage.
For our family, the consequences were devastating: the loss of our home, major business disruption, and years of legal, personal and financial fallout. Much of this occurred during periods where we were not in control of financial and legal affairs.
I also want to acknowledge my own part. Not through intent, but through inexperience, trusting the wrong people, not recognising conflicts early enough, and failing to challenge misconduct soon enough. These were painful lessons, and addressing them has been a long process.
Through this we’ve seen the best and worst of human behaviour: remarkable support from some, and complete character annihilation from others. We are deeply grateful to those who stood by us, quietly or openly.
Moving forward
After more than 40 years of development in mining protection systems, we’re continuing the work our family has dedicated a lifetime to. Our website (www/m-tronix.com.au) is being updated to explain this journey.
If you have questions about anything raised in the reporting or would like additional verified documentation, reach out anytime.
Thank you again to Kate McClymont for her diligence and integrity — and for giving so many long-silenced victims a voice.
How a fake accountant stole millions of dollars to fund his extravagant lifestyle