The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) confirms that Brett Paul Trevillian has been charged with four counts of making a false document to obtain a financial advantage under s253 of the Crimes Act (NSW).

On 20 July 2023, Mr Trevillian was arrested by officers from the NSW Police Force on his arrival in Australia at Sydney International Airport on an arrest warrant obtained by ASIC. He appeared at the Downing Centre Local Court on 28 July 2023, where his bail conditions were confirmed, including that Mr Trevillian is required to remain in Australia.

Following an ASIC investigation, it is alleged that between May 2019 and October 2019, Mr Trevillian, the director of Metal Alpha Pty Ltd and former investment manager of Trading Life Services Pty Ltd, formerly AlphaThorn Pty Ltd, created four forged portfolio performance verification reports which were then to be provided to potential investors.

This matter is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions after a referral from ASIC.

The matter will next be in court on 26 September 2023 at the Downing Centre Local Court.

Under s253 of the Crimes Act (NSW), each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

Let’s recall that ASIC cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence of Metal Alpha Pty Ltd in May 2022.