Justin McKeone, former husband of ex-Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers, now confronts a chapter petition after failing to repay $556,698.50 stolen from his employer throughout a medicine and playing binge.
Theft and Courtroom Ruling
A civil courtroom decided McKeone misappropriated $481,490.33 from Rocket Manufacturers, working as Cozmic Gross sales Pty Ltd, whereas serving as Head of Finance from March to August 2024. The Supreme Courtroom ordered compensation, together with curiosity and prices, after proof confirmed he breached his contract and fiduciary duties, inflicting vital injury on the corporate.
Throughout his tenure on a $200,000 annual wage, McKeone engaged in erratic conduct, together with sleeping in workplace bathrooms, taking prolonged lunch breaks, and abandoning duties. Employees issues prompted an investigation revealing over 100 unauthorized transactions. Financial institution data affirm he spent the funds instantly on private indulgences like alcohol, medication, and playing.
McKeone admitted the theft in an October 14, 2024, assembly with Matthew Holmes, the corporate’s sole director. Affiliate Justice Ian Irving famous, ‘None of those transactions had been authorised or accredited by Rocket.’ Barrister Kieren Hickie, representing Rocket Manufacturers, described it as a ‘spending spree’ that depleted McKeone’s account to close zero.
Chapter Proceedings and Legal Costs
Rocket Manufacturers filed a creditor’s petition within the Federal Circuit Courtroom in search of a sequestration order in opposition to McKeone’s property. The declare totals the Supreme Courtroom judgment plus $63,346.02 in extra curiosity. McKeone obtained a chapter discover on March 20, 2025, however did not comply by April 10, 2025.
Holmes reported the theft to Victoria Police on October 14, 2024, resulting in a 15-month probe. Authorities charged McKeone with greater than 100 fraud offenses associated to acquiring monetary benefit by deception.
Private Fallout
After vanishing and elevating welfare issues, McKeone resurfaced in Western Australia, protected and properly. He shares a baby, born in Could 2025, with Tahnee Leeson from The Bachelor Australia 2021, following an on-again, off-again relationship submit his 2022 cut up from Rogers.
Rogers, with 350,000 Instagram followers, shared her reduction: ‘Beginning once more could be the scariest – and greatest – resolution you ever make.’ She mirrored, ‘At 30 I left my marriage… I trusted that I deserved extra. Leaving is tough. However staying within the flawed relationship is tougher.’ The couple married in early 2022 and separated after eight months.
Subsequent Courtroom Appearances
McKeone faces legal proceedings on June 5, 2026, with the chapter petition scheduled every week later in Federal Circuit Courtroom.
