Private secretary of billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson charged with fraud over $1m luxury purchases
Summary
Annalouise Spence, the former private secretary of billionaire Judith Neilson, has been charged with fraud for allegedly using a business credit card to spend over $1 million on luxury items. Police arrested Spence after investigating unauthorized purchases made between 2023 and 2025, including clothing, jewelry, artwork, and travel.Key Facts
- Annalouise Spence is charged with 68 counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception.
- She was arrested in Sydney after searches at her home and storage unit.
- The alleged fraud involved more than $1 million spent on luxury goods and personal items.
- Purchases include $400,000 on travel, $335,000 on fashion, and $184,000 on jewelry.
- Spence also reportedly transferred nearly 1 million frequent flyer points for personal use.
- The fraud was detected after a restructuring led to Spence leaving her job in September 2025.
- Judith Neilson is a philanthropist with about $1.2 billion net worth and owns the White Rabbit art gallery.
- Police investigations are ongoing, and Spence was denied bail at a court hearing.
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