One of Victoria, Australia’s most high-profile cases of white-collar crime has finally drawn to a close. Former accountant Andrew Marshall has been sentenced to six years and five months imprisonment for stealing over AUD 4 million ($2.66 million) from clients to support his escalating gambling addiction. The County Court of Victoria delivered its judgment this week, marking the final chapter in a long-running saga.
The Defendant Operated with Impunity for Years
Marshall, once a trusted director at Langley McKimmie Accountants in Woodend, stole money from at least five clients between 2017 and 2023. Judge Gerard Mullaly condemned Marshall’s actions, highlighting his “destructive and pathological” behavior that could…