August 9, 2026 — 4:30pm

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An Australian financial trader who once described the investment scheme he was involved in as “bigger than” The Wolf of Wall Street sobbed after he was sentenced to at least two years in prison for embezzling nearly $700,000 in client funds.

For years, Stavro D’Amore – the muscle-bound boss of one of Australia’s largest trading houses – cut an intimidating figure, frequently highlighting his gangland connections and flashy lifestyle, including owning several luxury McLaren cars each worth more than $500,000.

But upon…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU