January 20th 2025.
The news about AFL legend Robert "Dipper" DiPierdomenico's son, Dylan, facing charges of fraud has been making headlines. According to the victim, who has come forward with their side of the story, Robert seemed to downplay the severity of the situation by saying "it was just money." This statement, although seemingly nonchalant, was far from the truth.
Dylan, who was the national sales manager at MGI Golf, pleaded guilty to obtaining property by deception and was in court today for his sentencing. It was revealed that he had stolen a staggering amount of $140,717.70 from the family-run golfing wholesaler. This was done by making 71 fraudulent transactions with the customers of the company.
Carrie Edwards-Britt, the chief executive of MGI, was the one who uncovered the fraud. She had been analyzing the company's finances and discovered the illegal activities. It was a devastating blow to the company, which her father had started, and to her family who had entrusted Dylan with a senior role that was not filled by a family member.
In her statement to the court, Carrie expressed how the fraud had not only hurt the company financially, but also affected their relationships with their customers. She mentioned being in "damage control" as they had to deal with the fallout of Dylan's lies and deceit. Fortunately, the company was stable and profitable at the time, and the damage was not enough to ruin the business entirely.
Carrie also shared that Robert, Dylan's father, had made a statement to a mutual friend saying that he did not understand why they were so upset, as it was just money and his son had made them a lot of it. However, Carrie clarified that this was not the case. Dylan had not met his sales targets while working for the company, and in fact, had caused them to lose money.
She urged the court to give Dylan a jail sentence and requested that he pay back the amount he had stolen. Dylan himself took to the stand and apologized to Carrie and her family for his actions. He admitted to betraying their trust and acknowledged that they had given him a great opportunity.
Dylan revealed that his gambling addiction had led him to steal from the company. It was his way of coping with the pressure and anxiety caused by family issues and his ADHD diagnosis. He expressed his intention to pay back the money as soon as he could.
When questioned by Judge Richard Maidment about whether he had disclosed his past offenses to his next employer, Dylan admitted that he had not. He could not explain why he had chosen to keep it a secret at the time.
The prosecutor, Francesca Holmes, asked the judge to give Dylan a jail sentence along with a community work order. However, his barrister, Hayden Rattray, argued for a community corrections order of five years instead of jail time. He pointed out that Dylan had been under a lot of stress due to the media attention and the delay in the case, which had been ongoing since 2018.
The judge will give his final sentencing on January 30th. Until then, Dylan remains on bail. The case has caused a lot of turmoil for both the victim and the accused, and it is a reminder of the consequences of dishonesty and betrayal.
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