National Gallery of Victoria employee allegedly stole $8m to buy phones he later sold
Summary
A former senior employee at the National Gallery of Victoria is accused of stealing $8 million by buying mobile phones with gallery funds and selling them for personal profit. The state’s corruption watchdog has charged him with theft and misconduct, and he will appear in court in October.Key Facts
- The employee is accused of stealing $8 million over six years by buying phones with gallery money.
- He allegedly sold the phones to make personal money.
- Charges include seven counts of theft and one count of misconduct in public office.
- The alleged theft happened between September 2019 and September 2025.
- The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) began investigating in September last year.
- The employee’s job was terminated in September 2025 after the fraud was reported.
- The gallery reported the case to Victoria police and IBAC.
- The gallery has put new controls in place to prevent future fraud.
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