Investment scheme leaves families $60 million out of pocket

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A complex structure of companies linked to Sydney-based financial adviser Kris Agrawal and his wife Sashi were placed into voluntary administration in August.

Cathro & Partners, which is acting for three of those companies now in liquidation, identified an additional $44.4 million in debts owed to creditors, bringing the total debts owed by the Agrawals to over $80 million.

ABC’s 730 Report covered the story:

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