Mr 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. 

Editor's note 1:

On 26 September 2023, an application was made on behalf of Mr Trevillian in the Downing Centre Local Court to seek a variation to his bail conditions. This was not successful and his existing bail conditions remain in place.

The matter will next be in court on 17 October 2023.

Editor's note 2:

The matter will next be mentioned in court on 12 March 2024.

Editor's note 3: 

The matter has been adjourned for a committal hearing on 26 March 2024.

Editor's note 4:

On 26 March 2024, the matter was adjourned to 23 April 2024. 

Editor's note 5:

The matter was further adjourned to 25 October 2024.

Editor’s Note 6:

On the 7 May 2024, Mr Trevillian pleaded guilty to two offences of making a false document with the intention to obtain a financial advantage, one offence in respect to reports relating to the Secured service product and one offence in respect of a report relating to the Enhanced Service Product (24-097MR).