Steelers boss Scott Miles has admitted he fleeced the club of up to $1 million, in order to feed an secret gambling habit.
Court documents reveal the since-sacked GM began siphoning money from the club in 2010, after taking out more than 11 credit cards, two personal loans and a cash first loan in a failed bid to keep pace with his betting problem.
The fraud was uncovered during a company audit in 2016 and Miles, 51, of Barden Ridge, was stood down earlier this year.
At Wollongong Local Court on Wednesday Miles pleaded guilty to a charge of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
Police documents tendered to the court show Miles made full admissions and has expressed a willingnes…
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